Technical Support Engineer (Tier II)

at Fido
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 30, 2025
Category Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Who we are
Fido empowers millions across Africa to take control of their finances with ease. As a leader in cutting-edge financial technology, Fido clears the way for building credit, securing instant loans, making smart investments, and obtaining tailored insurance. No banker’s hours, no hidden fees—just endless opportunities.
From city centers to rural communities, Fido is breaking barriers and creating financial freedom, providing access to innovative tools and services that foster growth and empowerment. By leveraging advanced technology, Fido is shaping a future of opportunity and financial inclusion across the continent.
Join the team and be a part of leading this transformative change, driving impact where it matters most.

What you will do
You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional technical support and improving customer satisfaction by solving complex issues and acting as a bridge between technical teams and customer-facing teams. Your expertise will drive the resolution of escalated problems, enhance internal knowledge, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and processes.
• Customer Technical Support: Work closely with our customer-facing teams to provide expert advice and solutions for technical issues. Act as a point of escalation for more complex troubleshooting, assisting in identifying and rectifying technical problems.
• Issue Analysis and Resolution: Take ownership of issues escalated from customer-facing teams and conduct comprehensive analysis using various tools and resources. Utilize your expertise to read logs and databases in the AWS environment to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison between customer-facing teams and the Product and Development Teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to resolve technical issues swiftly and effectively.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Accurately document all reported issues and resolutions in the ticketing system, and actively contribute to the knowledge base to help build a robust repository of solutions for future reference.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively work with the Product and Development Teams to improve the product based on customer feedback and the trends observed in the support cases handled.

Who you are
We’re looking for a problem-solver who thrives in technical environments and has a passion for delivering outstanding support. You’re a proactive communicator with a knack for troubleshooting and a drive to make products better for users.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in a technical support or similar role
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting logs and databases, preferably within an AWS environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to handle complex technical challenges efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical issues into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with SQL, NoSQL, or scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with monitoring tools like DataDog and ticketing systems such as Jira
• Prior experience in financial services, telecommunications, or mobile app industries is advantageous

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