Service Desk DB Analyst required Contour Software

The Division
we deliver solutions that consider the full 360 degrees of passenger transport. Whether addressing the needs of a single department, an entire organization, or the community, Trapeze provides some of the most advanced software, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and mobile technologies in the industry. Hundreds of governments and commercial organizations across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific have turned to Trapeze to realize efficiencies, enhance the quality and scope of their services, and safely transport more people with less cost.

 

The Position
We are looking for a Service Desk DB Analyst who has In-depth Database and computer systems troubleshooting capabilities. The candidate should have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to fulfill support duties, from Contour-Lahore office, as part of Customer Support team serving Trapeze North American and Asia Pacific clients.

  • The successful candidate will provide technical applications support to customers, which will involve:
  • Answering complex questions on function and usage of products
  • Investigating, managing, tracking and closing client support issues, specifically related to the database and functions of the application(s)
  • Providing trainings to customers, supporting user forums, contributing to the knowledge base, and performing application upgrades for clients
  • Conveying customer feedback to product development staff
  • Escalating tickets to appropriate staff members
  • Performing the role of primary support liaison between company and customer

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Resolves clients’ application questions or problems in the areas of database, system configurations/setup, product functionality and business enhancements
  • Create development “bug reports, FAQ’s and knowledge base articles as appropriate
  • Keeps customer informed of how and when problems are resolved
  • Involved in any additional follow up testing and troubleshooting
  • Mollify and diffuse client problems through effective listening skills, positive action, information gathering and/or ticket escalation
  • Prioritize, balance, multitask competing issues with deference to urgency, length of outstanding time and political sensitivity
  • Promotes and maintains a high quality, professional, service-oriented company image among users

 

 

 

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or Polytechnic/Vocational Diploma in computer science, IT systems, or related experience required
  • 3+ years of customer support experience (preferably with international customers)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Extensive database knowledge ( MS SQL and/or Oracle )
  • Previous experience and/or knowledge of the transit industry is an asset
  • Working knowledge of network infrastructure (DMZ, WAN/LAN, ODBC, etc.) is desired.
  • Microsoft Applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of various scripting tools and languages (MS SQL Client, TOAD) as well as with database design and tools (MS SQL Server, Oracle).

 

Required Work Shifts: Monday to Friday 4:00/5:00/6:00 PM to 1:00/2:00/3:00 AM

Exciting Benefits we offer:

  • Market-leading Salary
  • Medical Coverage Self & Dependents
  • Parents Medical Coverage
  • Provident Fund
  • Employee Performance-based bonuses
  • Home Internet Subsidy
  • Conveyance Allowance
  • Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
  • Life Benefit
  • Child Care Facility
  • Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Recreational area for in-house games
  • Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
  • Friendly work environment
  • Leave Encashment