Technical Support Specialist

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Requires 1-2+ years of experience in technical support, IT helpdesk, SaaS support, or customer-facing troubleshooting. Must have experience with Zendesk, Jira, ServiceNow, Freshdesk, and familiarity with SaaS platforms, networking basics, and operating systems. Strong written and verbal English communication, multitasking, and organizational skills are essential.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Customer Service Company Industry Software & Internet Services About the role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a tech support specialist to provide technical troubleshooting and support across SaaS platforms, internal systems, hardware, and customer-facing applications. This is a hands-on support role focused on: Technical troubleshooting Ticket resolution SaaS support operations User onboarding & access management Knowledge base documentation Customer support and issue escalation You’ll act as the frontline technical resource helping customers and internal users resolve issues quickly, professionally, and efficiently. If you enjoy: Solving technical problems Troubleshooting systems Helping users navigate software issues Working in fast-paced support environments this role is a strong fit. What you’ll own Technical support & troubleshooting Respond to technical support requests through platforms such as: Zendesk Freshdesk Jira Service Desk ServiceNow Troubleshoot: Login issues Password resets Connectivity problems SaaS platform errors Browser and system-related issues Resolve Level 1 & Level 2 support requests. Guide customers through troubleshooting steps using simple, non-technical language. Ensure users feel informed and supported throughout the resolution process. Ticket management & escalation Prioritize incoming tickets based on: Urgency SLA requirements Business impact Escalate complex issues to: Tier 2/3 Support DevOps Engineering teams Document: Troubleshooting steps Findings Reproduction details Escalation notes Maintain clean and accurate support documentation. Basic system administration Support: User provisioning Account setup Password resets Permissions management Assist with: Onboarding Offboarding Access control workflows Support: Windows macOS Linux environments Knowledge base & documentation Create and maintain FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and internal support documentation Identify recurring issues and document solutions Improve first-contact resolution rates through stronger documentation and workflows Monitoring & issue detection Use monitoring tools such as: Datadog Splunk New Relic Monitor alerts and identify recurring technical issues proactively. Report trends and recurring incidents for long-term resolution and process improvement. Cross-functional collaboration Work closely with: QA Product Engineering DevOps teams Report: Bugs Feature requests Customer pain points Share customer feedback to improve product functionality and support operations. What makes you a strong fit Calm and professional under pressure Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset Excellent communicator with empathy and patience Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits Comfortable working independently in remote support environments Focused on both technical resolution and customer experience Requirements (must-have) Experience 1–2+ years of experience in: Technical support IT helpdesk SaaS support Customer-facing troubleshooting Technical skills Experience with: Zendesk Jira ServiceNow Freshdesk Familiarity with: SaaS platforms Networking basics Operating systems Comfortable managing multiple systems and support queues simultaneously. Communication skills Strong written and verbal English communication Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users Strong multitasking and organizational skills Nice to have CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications Experience supporting APIs, SaaS integrations, cloud-based platforms Familiarity with Datadog, Splunk, New Relic Background in SaaS, IT services, technical customer support Tools & platforms Zendesk Jira Service Desk ServiceNow Freshdesk Datadog Splunk New Relic SaaS & cloud-based platforms What a typical day looks like Review support queues and prioritize urgent tickets Troubleshoot SaaS and technical support requests Resolve customer and internal system issues Escalate complex problems with detailed documentation Update FAQs and support documentation Collaborate with engineering and product teams on bugs and improvements Monitor support metrics and identify recurring issues In short: you are the first line of technical support — helping users stay productive while ensuring issues are resolved quickly, clearly, and professionally. Key metrics for success (KPIs) First response time (FRT) within SLA First contact resolution (FCR) rate Reduced average resolution time (ART) Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores Reduced recurring ticket volume Consistently updated documentation and knowledge base quality Why this role stands out Exposure to modern SaaS and support environments Opportunity to work with support systems, monitoring tools, cloud platforms, technical troubleshooting workflows Strong growth path into Tier 2 Support, Systems Administration, DevOps, Customer Success Engineering Remote flexibility with collaborative technical teams Opportunity to improve systems, documentation, and support operations Interview process Initial phone screen Video interview with Pavago recruiter Practical troubleshooting exercise Client interview with support/engineering leadership Offer & background verification Apply now If you: Enjoy solving technical problems Thrive in customer-facing support environments Communicate clearly under pressure Want hands-on experience with SaaS and technical systems This is a strong opportunity to grow within technical support and modern SaaS operations. 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