IT Support Engineer Osaka
Job Summary
systemsGo is seeking an IT Support Engineer for their Osaka team to provide high-quality technical support to international clients. The role requires a professional with both business-level English and Japanese skills to manage support inquiries and infrastructure troubleshooting. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative international environment, comprehensive training, and strong work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Provide scheduled and ad hoc technical support to clients
- Troubleshoot internal IT infrastructure and network issues
- Supervise, mentor, and train technical support team members
- Manage team KPIs, SLAs, and technical support workflows
- Collaborate with engineering and sales teams on client projects
Required Skills
- 5+ years of Technical Support experience
- Business-level English (TOEIC 735-860)
- Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing customer-focused teams
- Valid work permission in Japan
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Provide regular scheduled and ad hoc support to systemsGo clients.
- Follow instructions given by the Team Lead to complete regular onsite support tasks.
- Troubleshoot internal IT infrastructure and network-related problems.
- Alert systemsGo management of potential critical situations and monitor problems until resolved.
- Assist on projects for engineering tasks and set up, install, configure, and test computer and network systems.
- Assist sales team by collecting information on client systems and problems faced onsite.
- Effectively communicate client status with Account Executives and primary engineers.
- Utilize systemsGo’s processes and methodologies to provide a consistent level of service.
- Actively build on IT and communication skills.
### Requirements
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Technical Support Team and act as a senior agent.
- Provide direct supervision, mentoring, coaching, and training to team members.
- Act as the point of contact for technical escalations.
- Record and track team SLAs and workflows.
- Manage and report on all incoming technical support inquiries and team KPIs.
- On-board new team members and ensure prompt, professional resolution of issues.
- Create support materials and implement preventive measures to reduce customer faults.
- Review technical support-related processes for continuous improvement.
- Valid work permission in Japan.
### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Proven experience in managing a service and support-focused team culture (5+ years in a Technical Support role).
- English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860).
- Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT N2 or equivalent).