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With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.\nOverview\nThe Software Support Specialist (SSS) I addresses and troubleshoots complex software problems and issues. This role serves as a trusted partner to internal teams, dealer partners, and end users, ensuring accurate configuration, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex software issues while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction with A-dec software solutions.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDelivers responsive, multi-channel technical support (phone, chat, email) for software products.\n\nDiagnoses and resolves advanced SaaS and connectivity issues.\n\nAssists with registration and white glove onboarding for new software users.\n\nProvides demo support for sales and training teams.\n\nAssists with new release support activities including training of internal teams, testing & awareness, and sales communication.\n\nActs as a liaison between product teams and customers to ensure feedback is captured and acted upon.\n\nMaintains and updates Knowledge Base content, decision trees, and error-message guides; ensures accuracy before and after software releases.\n\nEducates dealer partners and internal teams to raise software Installation Qualification (IQ) across the organization.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nExhibits advanced verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, team members, and leadership; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.\n\nAdvanced understanding of network technologies, protocols (HTTP/S, MQTT), RESTful APIs, and tools (Bruno, Postman) for diagnosing connectivity issues between web & mobile applications and cloud-based services.\n\nExpertise with the iOS and Android platforms and an understanding of how they differ in functionality and user experience.\n\nProficient with common operating systems such as Linux, macOS, and Windows.\n\nProficient in utilizing available resources to resolve issues.\n\nKnowledge in verifying and configuring wireless network settings, such as SSIDs, security types (WPA2, WPA3), and DHCP settings\n\nFamiliarity with CRM systems, ticketing platforms, and remote support tools.\n\nCollaborative team player with a positive attitude.\n\nAbility to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n\nEducation and Experience\n3+ years in technical or software support, preferably in a Tier 2 capacity.\n\nTraining or certification in software QA.\n\nTraining or certification in IT support is desired.\n\nExperience supporting SaaS platforms or cloud-based applications.\n\nExperience working in a cross-functional environment with product, sales, and training teams.\n\nExperience using Python and TypeScript to interact with APIs is desired.\n\nExperience supporting IoT systems where MQTT is used for device-to-cloud and cloud-to-device communications is a plus.\n\nBackground in dental or medical device software is a plus.\n\nCoursework towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field like computer science, information technology, or related technical field is desired, and can be used as an offset for some of the required years of experience.\n\nDisclaimer\nThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.\nAt A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.\nA background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.\nA-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”\nA-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. 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