JR951, JR950 - Hotline Support Specialist (DE/EN)

Eleks
Poland
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to multilingual support professionals with technical acumen working in digital transformation projects.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong German language skills and a background in IT support or customer service
    — “German language proficiency at C1 level or higher”
  • Individuals experienced in handling technical issues via ticketing systems and on-call shifts
    — “Ability to work independently and coordinate with technical support teams”
  • Professionals who can document and escalate incidents efficiently in a service-oriented environment
    — “Register and document all incoming requests in the ticketing system”

Things to consider

  • On-call shifts include evenings, nights, and weekends, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Willingness to participate in rotating on-call shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends”
  • Candidates must be available in the CET/CEST time zone, which may limit remote work options
    — “Availability aligned with the CET/CEST time zone”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with incident classification and escalation procedures in your resume
    — “Ability to assess, classify, document, and escalate technical incidents”
  • Emphasize your technical understanding of web platforms and CMS in your application materials
    — “Basic technical understanding of web platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS)”
  • Showcase your ability to handle high-pressure situations in customer support roles
    — “Ability to handle technical inquiries and communicate effectively in high-pressure situations”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • German language proficiency at C1 level
  • English language proficiency at B2 level
  • Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira
Typical background
Basic technical understanding of web platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS)

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer SupportHotline SupportTicketing SystemsITIL Incident Management

Preferred

TelecommunicationsDrupalGitLabAWSPagerduty

Stack & domain

JiraDrupalGitLabAWSPagerdutyITILCommunicationProblem-solvingCustomer SupportOn-call SupportIncident ManagementIT SupportHotline Support

About the role

Original posting from Eleks via Lever

ELEKS Customer Support Office is looking for a Hotline Support Specialist in Poland, Germany, or other EU countries.

ABOUT CLIENT

ELEKS is starting a new collaboration with University Medicine in Germany. The project focuses on the digital transformation of the public website and intranet, including the introduction of a new content management system, migration of existing content, and transition into ongoing service operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • German language proficiency at C1 level or higher, with the ability to handle technical inquiries and communicate effectively in high-pressure situations
  • English language proficiency at B2 level or higher for internal communication and documentation
  • Basic technical understanding of web platforms and Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira or similar tools
  • Ability to assess, classify, document, and escalate technical incidents according to established procedures
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer support skills
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate with technical support teams
  • Willingness to participate in rotating on-call shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Availability aligned with the CET/CEST time zone
  • Experience with ITIL incident management processes is a plus
  • Familiarity with Drupal, GitLab, AWS, monitoring tools, or PagerDuty is a plus
  • Previous experience in IT support, hotline support, or on-call operations is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handle incoming hotline calls, including general support requests, service inquiries, and incident reports
  • Perform initial assessment, classification, and troubleshooting of reported issues
  • Resolve issues at the first support level where possible or escalate them to the appropriate technical teams
  • Register and document all incoming requests in the ticketing system, including classification, actions taken, and resolution status
  • Ensure incidents are handled according to agreed SLA requirements and escalation procedures
  • Provide after-hours and weekend on-call support for critical incidents
  • Perform qualified intake and immediate escalation of highest-severity incidents to the on-duty technical team
  • Ensure continuity of critical incident handling until resolution or an effective workaround is provided
  • Collaborate with technical support teams to ensure timely issue resolution
  • Maintain accurate incident records and contribute to continuous improvement of support processes

Source: Eleks careers (Lever)

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