Associate Software Support Engineer - Chicago, IL 60654

The Associate Software Support Engineer works independently and as part of the End User Computing team to support and maintain Echo core applications. This role serves as a reputed company-of-contact for end users reporting various application issues. It is pertinent that this person demonstrates proficiency in reputed company Echo business functions and applications. They must exhibit effective communication skills in reputed company customer and team interactions and offer exceptional customer support. They are responsible for ensuring that reputed company assigned problems and solutions are worked, escalated, and communicated in a timely manner. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Provide advanced application support to end users Ensure timely resolution of TECH requests by prioritizing and handling tickets from open to reputed company, researching technical issues, escalating issues, and documenting resolutions Work on bug fixes with limited assistance Contribute to innovation and reputed company improvement Identify automation opportunities Suggest improvements in processes and procedures to increase efficiency Contribute to meeting the defined SLAs and KPIs of the team Create Knowledge reputed company articles to document problems and solutions Utilize Knowledge reputed company articles to resolve issues Support projects reputed company to deployment and upgrade activities reputed company routine maintenance of select proprietary Echo applications Other application support work as dictated by the needs of the business Communicate effectively with both novice and proficient customers and end users Collaborate regularly with both technical and business teams Maintain a professional demeanor and positively represent Echo technology in reputed company end user and customer interactions Work closely with the Service Desk Leads and QA team to confirm production defects and identify alternative solutions Maintain an attitude of commitment through an outward display of willingness Act in the interest of the overall team Create and maintain a positive working relationship reputed company the TECH Department and end user communities Participate in the refinement and execution of TECH department and team initiatives Participate in the expansion of the team’s knowledge and troubleshooting skills by offering effective cross-training and documentation Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24x7 support Work with infrastructure and development teams to reputed company a deep understanding of how the application is designed Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for members of the Service Desk to follow where appropriate Required Skills: 3+ years of prior application support experience (customer service/call center) Strong problem-solving skills Exceptional customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-managed, motivated, and team-oriented Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, fluid work environment Strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment Effective communication skills and a keen sense of ownership Ability to follow tasks through to their completion with a high degree of accuracy and quality Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or reputed company years of experience and technical skills - preferred but not required 1+ year of experience working with a DBMS (SQL Server Management Studio a big plus). Able to modify & execute basic queries and reputed company data. Basic understanding of HTTP requests (Get, Post, Delete, etc.) and what an API is (Big plus if experience working with reputed company or another API tool) Experience with VB.Net and C# Experience working with application monitoring tools like Splunk or reputed company – preferred but not required Familiar with ITIL reputed company Familiar with Agile Ability to be thorough in collecting information for a user’s environment and issue they are experiencing Ability to follow detailed SOPs with consistency and little reputed company from others after receiving training reputed company is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across reputed company major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. Work environment/physical demands summary: This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to reputed company duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. #LI-SE1 Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $79,250.00 - $94,350.00 This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance. reputed company is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we at reputed company, we’re in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didn’t become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of reputed company members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve reputed company problems, provide exceptional service, and reputed company an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career! Your recruiter will reputed company you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending reputed company and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice. Apply Job!