OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

 

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

 

YOUR IMPACT

 The Technical Support Specialist will be responsible for making our customers wildly successful by providing an end-to-end technical support experience of the highest quality on OpenText products.  Addressing a customer’s concern is not only technical, but also an opportunity to build on, and strengthen, our relationships and partnerships with our customers.

This position requires strong technical and problem-solving skills. Our Technical Support Specialist position offers you an opportunity to learn new and exciting technology while working with the world’s top Fortune 500 companies. Critical thinking is something that you’ll use daily as each customer’s situation is often unique, requiring creative and long-lasting solutions. Our strong team-based environment ensures that if you get stuck or need help, you’ll always feel supported.

 WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

Able to take escalations from CS agents, Cloud Service Delivery teams, Operations, and Product DevelopmentResolve tickets within SLA and identify escalation when neededFollow defined processes as determined by the leadership team to ensure integrity and quality of workIdentify possible improvements to processes and applications to team members and leadership.Utilize logging tools to accurately document the troubleshooting process, including information collected, analysis performed, diagnosis of root cause and actions taken to correct the issueParticipate in the development lifecycle for processes such as controlled introductions and support readiness for new releases and enhancementsManage work to meet milestones and keep management informed of issues and statusEmploy proper troubleshooting steps to solve complex problems involving broad product knowledgeContribute to the knowledge base by creating or assisting in the creation of information such as platform workflow documentation, Methods and Procedures, FAQ’s and training materialsMentor and train Associate and Intermediate Technical Support SpecialistsParticipate on special project teams for support or corporate initiatives as such projects arise

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

 

College/University graduate of a 4 year technical degree (e.g. computer science) preferred; for graduates of non-IT related courses, a 4 year degree and a strong technical aptitude is requiredMinimum of 4 years related experienceWorking knowledge of and experience with AS/400, Unix, and Linux is high desirableWorking knowledge of and experience with the following areas: Communications Protocols, Network Connectivity, Computer Operating Systems (AIX, MS Windows Client, Unix/Linux), Computer Hardware, Microsoft Applications, EDI mapping, and EDI processingWorking knowledge of and experience with Network Connectivity including Firewalls and Load Balancers as well as Communications Protocols TLS, SSL, Kerberos, AD, LDAP, TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, SMTP, SSH, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS/HTTPS and AS2Working knowledge of and experience with the following databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server and IBM DB2Working knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following Application Servers: Tomcat, Weblogic Server and Websphere ASWorking knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following programming languages: SQL, JavaScript and C++, Perl and VBEstablished technical problem solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think creatively to find solutionsMust demonstrate effective English communication skills and the capability of delivering technical solutions to customers who may or maybe not be technicalEDI knowledgeMust be able to work the night shift, shift rotation, on-call and overtime (when necessary)

 

ONE LAST THING 

 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.