Job Summary
This role focuses on delivering responsive backoffice helpdesk support within a high tech environment ensuring efficient resolution of issues for internal and external stakeholders. The specialist will use strong spoken English communication and analytical skills to manage tickets support cross functional teams and uphold service quality. The position is work from office with rotational shifts and enables meaningful impact on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Handle backoffice helpdesk tickets with accuracy and empathy ensuring timely resolution of issues that directly improve service reliability and overall customer satisfaction.
- Provide clear spoken English communication during interactions with internal teams and external stakeholders promoting transparency and trust in every support engagement.
- Maintain detailed documentation of incidents requests and resolutions in the ticketing system supporting data driven improvements and audit ready operational records.
- Coordinate with high tech product and engineering teams to clarify complex issues enabling faster root cause analysis and reduced downtime for critical services.
- Monitor queues and prioritize tasks based on impact and urgency helping the organization maintain stable operations and meet agreed service commitments.
- Collaborate with cross functional colleagues in finance operations and customer service to resolve multi dimensional problems that affect customer experience and business continuity.
- Apply analytical thinking to identify recurring problems in high tech processes contributing insights that guide preventive actions and long term optimization efforts.
- Follow established standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines reinforcing consistent and secure handling of data and sensitive information.
- Escalate high impact incidents to appropriate levels with structured summaries and clear spoken explanations ensuring rapid response and informed decision making.
- Support rotational shift operations by maintaining reliable attendance and handover practices enabling seamless continuity of support across different time windows.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements in workflows tools and knowledge base content that benefit both the company and its customers.
- Assist in training new team members on helpdesk systems and communication standards strengthening team capability and overall support performance.
- Engage in periodic quality reviews and feedback sessions using findings to refine personal performance and elevate the consistency of customer outcomes.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate strong spoken English proficiency with the ability to explain technical and procedural information in a clear and accessible manner to diverse audiences.
- Show proven experience of two to five years in a high tech or technology oriented support environment handling backoffice or helpdesk responsibilities.
- Exhibit familiarity with ticketing tools and basic office productivity applications enabling efficient logging tracking and reporting of support activities.
- Display solid problem solving skills and attention to detail that support accurate issue analysis and effective resolution within defined timeframes.
- Maintain adaptability for rotational shifts and fast paced high tech operations showing resilience and focus during changing workloads and priorities.
- Possess strong collaboration and interpersonal skills that enable effective coordination with technical and nontechnical stakeholders across the organization.
- Illustrate customer centric thinking and ethical conduct ensuring all actions contribute to trustworthy service organizational reputation and positive societal impact.
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include customer service or helpdesk specific credentials such as HDI Customer Service Representative or equivalent.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
