Pretoria: Escalation Engineer Team Lead – Cape Town

Date	2024-09-26
Job Title	Escalation Engineer Team Lead – Cape Town
Employer	More Information
Salary	Market related
Category	It Computing Software
Location	Tshwane / Pretoria

Job Summary

Escalation Engineer Team Lead Cape Town Position Overview Our client is a global IT-managed service provider specializing in the financial services sector. We offer fully outsourced IT solutions cantered around top-tier public cloud technologies, ensuring the security and uptime of our customers` environments, supported by our dedicated 24/7 support team. This role is set in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that seeks individuals with a strong desire to learn and a proactive attitude. The Escalation Engineer Team Lead (EETL) oversees a team focused on technical escalations. Beyond the typical engineering responsibilities, this role emphasizes people, processes, and performance management within the team. While a strong technical background is essential, the EETL does not need to be the most technically skilled member due to the additional managerial responsibilities. Role Description As a vital component of the companys service framework, the Escalation Engineer Team Leader plays a leadership role in managing escalations and helping the team meet their KPIs, soft metrics, and drive business improvements. The EETL will be responsible for: Empowering escalation engineers to meet their KPIs and soft metrics Advising management on business and escalation enhancements and implementing necessary changes Ensuring timely completion of team objectives (`rocks`) Assisting in the assessment and continuous evaluation of team KPIs Maintaining relevant and meaningful metrics aligned with business goals. Conducting monthly one-on-one meetings with each escalation engineer to discuss: KPI reports Equipment concerns Suggestions for business improvement Training plans Leading weekly team meetings with all escalation engineers to: Share updates from other departments Review team KPI reports Discuss progress and planning for team objectives Overseeing the onboarding of new escalation engineers to: Facilitate their integration into the team Ensure they are comfortable in their roles Confirm they understand their responsibilities and possess the necessary skills Enhancing and monitoring the team`s technical service reviews, while stepping in for clients when needed. Promoting efficiency and processes in Technical Service Reviews (TSRs) Supporting escalation engineers with equipment issues and recommendations Completing required annual certifications and inspiring the team to do the same The following responsibilities will remain with the Escalation Engineer: Assisting with the technical escalation of issues from the wider support team Contributing to customer onboarding projects and cloud migrations Managing escalated tickets and requests Keeping customers updated on the status and progress of their tickets Overseeing technical security operations, SaaS service, and platform management Implementing automation and service efficiency through scripting, coding, development, and API integrations Supporting customer retention and satisfaction Aiding in the enhancement of efficiency, processes, documentation, and automation Requirements Technical Skills Comprehensive knowledge of Cloudbox, its systems, and vendors, AWS and Azure cloud Thorough understanding of our clients and their unique business requirements Ability to create clear and concise process documentation for the escalation and technical teams Soft Skills Customer-focused with strong analytical skills and effective questioning and listening abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills suited for an international audience A confident team player with a positive, can-do attitude Meticulous attention to detail Quick to learn, willing to study, and eager to obtain new certifications and skills (certification will be a KPI of this role) Reliable, industrious, and self-motivated.

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