German‑speaking IT Support Associate
A bit about the role
As a German‑speaking IT Support Associate, you will make an impact by delivering high‑quality first‑level IT support to enterprise clients in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment. You will be a valued member of a multilingual support team, helping users resolve technical issues while ensuring a positive customer experience.
In this role, you will
- Act as the first point of contact for end users and resolve IT issues at first level
- Handle user requests via phone, email, and support tools in line with SLAs
- Accurately document cases and actions in the ticketing system
- Escalate unresolved issues to Level 2 teams and follow up through resolution
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through clear communication
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring days per week in a Cognizant office in Budapest, Hungary. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client needs.
What you need to have to be considered
- Fluent written and spoken German at C1/C2 level and upper‑intermediate English
- Experience in IT Support or customer support in a service environment
- Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Willingness to work in shifts
These will help you stand out
- Interest in IT and technology, with a strong desire to learn
- Experience working in a multilingual or international environment
- Familiarity with ticketing or service management tools
Compensation & benefits
- Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits, with relocation support for candidates from abroad, including travel and short‑term accommodation where applicable
- Medical benefits, sport allowance, and discounted All You Can Move Sport Pass
- Reimbursable language courses and ongoing learning support
- Performance‑based awards, annual bonus, and salary review
- Team and company events that support collaboration and community
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.