Deputy

Technical Support Engineer II

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software as a Service (SaaS), Workforce ManagementIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-First (with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco, and London)
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Not Specified

Deputy is a global SaaS remote-first workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status. At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for hourly workers. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work. If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most!

As part of the Technical Support Team, you will be required to work closely with the Sales/Partner Team and Product Management Team to provide product knowledge, configuration assistance, and second level technical support to Deputy’s customer base. As a Tier II Engineer and the first escalated contact for Customer queries, you support the Deputy ecosystem as well as the related Integrations that work with it. You will work hand in hand with the different Support teams as well as the established Tier II team. This role is frontend user support with the opportunity to learn backend systems, and expand your career as you grow with Deputy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide level two technical support for Deputy ecosystem and related integrations.
  • Triage technical issues, resolve problems independently and escalate where appropriately.
  • Taking ownership of customer technical issues, including initial troubleshooting, identification of root causes, and issue resolution and communication.
  • Achieve and maintain targeted case statistics such as number of cases closed or issues resolved, along with other established goals.
  • Provide professional-level conversations with customers to gather information, troubleshoot, and resolve their technical inquiries.
  • Identify and submit issues for advancement to the Engineering team.
  • Document actions in tickets to effectively communicate information internally and to customers.

Skills & Experience

  • 2+ years of experience in supporting SaaS solutions for global customers.
  • Bachelors of Computer Science degree or similar or relevant experience.
  • REST APIs, Javascript or scripting experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a scaling and collaborative environment.
  • Experience in a cloud environment will be an advantage.
  • Customer centric and driven to achieve a satisfied customer, not just a technical resolution - in alignment with our core values.
  • Self-starter and able to learn new technologies.
  • Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and multitask.

Employee Perks

  • Ownership in the company via Share Options
  • Paternity/Maternity Leave Policies
  • Flexible Remote-First Work Policy
  • Company wide Development & Coaching
  • Hackathons
  • Awards - "Your Time to Shine & Celebrate Success"
  • Social Events & variety of social clubs (Books, LGBT, Games, Sports)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Munch & Learns

Company Information

Deputy is a global SaaS remote-first workforce management company with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status. Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills.

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Skills

Technical Support
Customer Service
Troubleshooting
Product Knowledge
Integrations
Frontend Support
Escalation Handling

Deputy

Workforce management and staff scheduling platform

About Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform that simplifies staff scheduling, labor cost control, and timesheet management for businesses of all sizes. It allows users to create and share schedules easily, reducing scheduling workload by up to 50%, and includes features for demand planning and compliance with labor laws. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering a free starter plan and a premium package, and provides an open API for integration with other software systems. Deputy's goal is to help businesses manage their workforce efficiently while keeping labor costs low.

Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$139.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Private Health and Dental Insurance
Work from Home Stipend
Commuter Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from emerging platforms could erode Deputy's market share.
Reliance on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert.
Data privacy concerns could lead to reputational damage and legal challenges.

Differentiation

Deputy offers a comprehensive platform for workforce management, including scheduling and compliance.
The platform's open API allows seamless integration with existing business software systems.
Deputy's freemium model provides accessibility to businesses of all sizes.

Upsides

Deputy achieved unicorn status, surpassing a billion-dollar valuation in 2023.
Integration with AI enhances demand planning and labor cost control for businesses.
Growing mobile-first solutions improve accessibility and user experience for workforce management.

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