Lead Account Escalation Engineer

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We’re looking for people who are ready to jump right in and help us build on our incredible momentum, our diverse, engaged workforce, and our purpose to make the world of work, work better.

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What you get to do in this role:

ServiceNow is one of the fastest growing enterprise software companies on the planet with a rapidly expanding customer base and cutting-edge technology. The Account Escalation Engineer (AEE) role is an opportunity to join this highly innovative organization in a senior position within the Customer Support division. As part of this you will be driving successful closure of complex technical issues via collaboration with cross functional teams using cutting-edge predictive modelling while delivering the highest degree of customer satisfaction. 

The AEE team is an extremely dynamic environment where fellow ninjas with deep technical expertise and creative flair come together to help customers realise the true value of our platform. Ideal candidates will be seasoned Customer Support rockstars with significant experience of working with high profile clients ready to super charge their careers or those from a technical Professional Services background looking to try their hand at something a little different.  

We are looking for individuals who are able to successfully diagnose the entire technology stack, from the front-end to the back-end, to determine where to start troubleshooting an issue.

Your profile will match the following:

• Be willing to take full technical ownership of an issue or problem
• Be a born troubleshooter with significant experience of Performance Tuning web-based applications and troubleshooting the technology stack from the front-end to back-end
• Be naturally inquisitive and know how to get to the bottom of an issue
• Have the ability to interpret technical data, identify trends and resolve system bottlenecks
• Have a relentless focus on customer service alongside deep technical expertise
• Have excellent customer-facing and presentation skills
• Have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge
• Be able to quickly establish a rapport with customers
• Have a proven ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling complex user issues 

This is a highly visible and senior position within Customer Support, reporting into the Escalation Management organization. 

Opportunity

Those we hire will be trained and mentored in specific technologies as appropriate by our senior staff and will work to support a growing base of customers globally. Successful candidates will enjoy a generous earning potential and the chance to expand their role in the company as we grow.  This is an office-based position, with less than 10% travel required.

What we’re looking for:

• Working knowledge of the components in a web applications stack (e.g. LAMP, LAMAR, LAMJ, JOLT, WISA), including:
  • Experience working with one J2EE application server e.g. Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere
  • Development experience in client and server-side JavaScript or Java (or equivalent)
  • Working knowledge in one (or more) Relational Database technologies e.g. Oracle / MySQL / SQL Server
  • Experience working with dynamic HTML components; e.g. AJAX, JavaScript, DOM, CSS, XML, HTML, XHTML
• Knowledge of SQL performance, SQL tuning and optimization, and understanding of Explain Plans for complex queries
• Experience in one (or more) scripting languages: JavaScript, Python, Perl, Unix Shell, Windows Shell
• Experience writing or debugging Object Oriented code (Java preferred, other relevant technologies ok)

Nice to haves:

• Prior experience of ServiceNow Architecture preferred but not essential as full product training will be provided
• Prior experience of Cloud/SaaS software
• Knowledge of Java JDKs and memory management, including heapdump analysis
• Fundamental understanding of ITSM, ITIL, or CMDB
• Experience administering: Linux/Unix OR Microsoft Windows Server
• Experience of Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, Fiddler, etc.

This position requires a minimum of 8 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

This position requires passing a ServiceNow background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered.”

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