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Client Support Engineer at Blackboard Inc.

Posted in Admin - Clerical 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Reston, Virginia





Job Description:



Client Support Engineer

Remote – US

 

 

The Opportunity: 

We’re looking for a Client Support Engineer to help us push the boundaries of what education can offer through the power of technology. Education is our passion, and our team members bring that to work each day as they aim to advance learning in every region of the world. Blackboard is the world's leading education technology company, providing dynamic products and services to the global education community. We’re focused on driving innovation in EdTech and working with our clients to create a smarter learning environment.    

  

 

At Blackboard, we believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices, but who we are as a company.

 

 

For more information about Blackboard Inc. and our career opportunities, please visit www.blackboard.com.  

 

 

This role focuses on our Learn Platform, which provides students with a simple and intuitive learning experience that they can access anytime and anywhere. It’s a solution that’s continuously evolving to meet users’ needs and we’re looking for someone who can play an integral role in the success of the Client Support team within this specific product line.   

 

 

Our Client Support team has a proven track record of delivering high quality technical support to our customer base.  As a Client Support Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for providing multi-level troubleshooting and technical support to Tier 1 Technical Support Engineers via phone and email. You will work closely with new and existing external customers on more complex technical issues as well as interface between clients and Product Development, Engineering, and third-party vendors. You will collaborate with Product Development and Implementation teams to resolve client issues by providing fault reproduction and troubleshooting, system characterization and analysis, root cause analysis of product issues, bug tracking, and resolution.  

 

 

Additionally, you will draft, review, and issue product bugs/fixes into the Knowledge Base Open Case using a client ticket tracking system. In this role you will also represent the Client Support department in various product meetings and reviews with both internal product management teams and external clients. You will manage the technical contributions of other engineers assigned to the project and provide cross-training to other Client Support Engineers. 

 

 

The Candidate: 

Required skills/qualifications: 


  • Familiarity with programming in an object-oriented language, preferably Java 

  • Light experience with multiple computer operating systems like UNIX/Linux and Windows 

  • Light experience configuring multi-node environments that run enterprise-level applications 

  • Ability to configure and maintain a load balanced environment 

  • Understanding of overall application server maintenance including operating system installs and upgrades 

  • Familiarity with data structures and analysis and design of algorithms  

  • Working knowledge of software engineering principles, database design, and web application development (preferably in Java/JEE) 

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Solid oral and written communication skills and works well in a team environment 

 

 

Preferred skills/qualifications: 


  • Knowledge of data networking including routers, configuration, and operation  

  • UNIX and Windows NT administration skills  

  • Basic knowledge of web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP  

  • Knowledge of Struts, Tomcat, and Weblogic  

 

 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.    

 

 

Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.   

 

 

This position is not available for candidates residing in the following states: CO, CA, MA

 

 

To comply with the federal mandate for covered government contractors, employees in this role are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved medical or religious accommodation. Please reach out to candidatesupport@blackboard.com to discuss accommodations.

 

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Req ID: 707







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