Senior Technical Support Engineer

About KasadaJoin us in stopping bad bots, for good! Kasada protects millions of online users everyday. Founded to stop automated bot attacks, we believe the internet should be a safe place for everyone. Bad bots are highly destructive. They take over accounts, steal content, overload systems and infrastructure and cause billions of dollars in damages every year. Seeking to restore trust in the internet, Kasada stops bots at the very first request including those that have never been seen before.We’ve grown from a few friends working out of a shipping container under the Sydney Harbour Bridge to now operating globally, we’re spread across the world protecting some of the most well-known brands on the face of the earth.We’re an innately curious team that’s not afraid to bring bold ideas to create better ways of solving problems. We’re looking for people who are passionate about solving some of the most difficult and pressing cybersecurity issues, while having fun doing it!We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Engineer with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and technical support skills. Our Technical Support Team is an integral part of our global customers' success, and you will have a direct impact in everything you do. If you're a great communicator and collaborator, a future thinker and natural problem solver, then you may just be the new team member we're looking for!In this role you will:Provide a consistently high quality customer experience through multiple communication channels, delivering value through our products and services to enable our customers to be successfulResolve problems for our customers, through code/error diagnosis, debugging, validation, and root cause analysisEngage collaboratively with customer and engineering teams around communication, investigation, and resolution of application issuesWork with existing teams and technology to identify common issues; and build proactive capabilities to solve, respond, or have customers self-serve knowledgeBuild and mature our capabilities, documentation, and tools to proactively deal with issues and further enable customer successMonitor queue health and identify ways to proactively address trendsEngage the wider Kasada business to assist in building a best-practice support function globally.About you:Preferred Qualifications:Experience with application layer (Layer 7) troubleshooting, including familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS protocols and web application troubleshootingTechnical Skills:Excellent research and problem-solving skillsExperience with troubleshooting mobile SDKs on both Android and iOS platformsExperience using Splunk for data analysis and creating graphical representations such as time chartsFamiliarity with at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred, but not required)Familiarity with CDNs (e.g., Cloudfront, Akamai, Section.io) and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to themStrong understanding of DNS and its functionsBasic knowledge of MacOS and Unix Terminal commandsExperience with cloud service providers, preferably AWSComfortable working with GitHub processesExperience with Atlassian products, mainly JIRA and ConfluenceExcellent research and problem-solving skillsPower (Soft) Skills:Ability to deconstruct complex problems into manageable tasks to effectively identify root causes and resolve issuesExceptional communication skills, with the ability to support customers via email, phone, or screen-sharesStrong sense of empathy for the customer experience and the ability to communicate effectively with customersPassion for process improvement and the initiative to implement improvementsA team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people and rolesExperience in incident management and the ability to escalate issues to engineering teams as neededProactive mindset with critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesHighly motivated with a drive for continuous improvement#LI-RemoteThe Benefits of being a KasadianWe want to ensure Kasada remains a great place to work and a place to do great work. It's important to us to build an inclusive environment where you can realize your full potential. We are a highly collaborative team regardless of location, placing a strong emphasis on our core values; and we have designed our benefits package so you can thrive, both inside and outside of work: - A stake in Kasada’s global success with equity/stock options - Flexible working hours and arrangements - Create a schedule that suits you - Support for growing families - Generous parental leave allowances and return to work coaching - Resources for well-being to support your growth including our EAP - confidential counselling for you and your loved ones - An action packed calendar of fun in-person and virtual events Sound interesting? What’s next?Hit the apply button and one of our team will set up an exploratory, confidential discussion. We have designed our hiring process to be streamlined and thorough so everyone can make the right call on whether it is the right move for you. We are an inclusive team and this extends to all candidates that interview with us. Interviews are conducted virtually however if you want to come onsite - just ask! When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any adjustments you may need during the interview process, we want to ensure you are set up for success in every conversation. Still with us? Just a little bit more…Research shows that women and other marginalized individuals tend to only apply when they check every box. We’re always keen to broaden our perspective, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch, we'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to the team!Please note: Kasada is an e-verify employer (US based applicants only)