Technical Support Engineer - Quickcharge

Job title: Technical Support Engineer - Quickcharge

Location: Albany, NY Office or Remote within the US

Who we are

Illumia is an industry leader in bringing the best integrated technology solutions to education, healthcare, and business campuses worldwide. Illumia was built on the collective expertise of Transact Campus + CBORD, and brings together people, technology, and insight to pioneer the art of the experience across the communities we serve. Be a part of this exciting organization and improving the lives of people doing mission-critical work.

Why join our team?

We strive to provide the very best customer experience in the industry and have succeeded with a single, strong motivating principle: We serve our user community.

Our success and growth are directly attributed to our people. Our newly combined companies are dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and continuous personal development. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, where creativity, innovative problem-solving, and learning agility drive our day-to-day actions.

What you’ll be doing

As a Technical Support Engineer, you will be the technical problem-solving expert for our customers across healthcare, government, and corporate environments. You'll diagnose complex technical issues, provide comprehensive solutions, and ensure our customers achieve maximum value from their Illumia technology investments. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong customer relationship skills to deliver exceptional support experiences.

Your responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting software and hardware issues in a round robin phone and ticketing queues
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve escalated cases
• Documenting solutions for knowledge sharing
• Contributing to process improvements that enhance our overall support delivery.
• You'll work across our diverse product portfolio to become a trusted technical advisor to customers in mission-critical environments.

Who you’ll work with

You'll collaborate closely with your Support Manager and fellow Technical Support Engineers within your specialized team. You'll regularly interact with Customer Engineers, Technical Success Engineers, and Technical Account Managers to ensure seamless customer experiences. Cross-functionally, you'll work with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to escalate complex issues and contribute to product improvements.

You'll also interface directly with customers ranging from IT administrators and system integrators to end-users in hospitals, universities, and corporate campuses, requiring excellent communication skills across diverse technical backgrounds.

What you bring to the table

Core Requirements

• Practical experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• 2-4 years of technical support or software troubleshooting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Experience with SQL databases and basic query writing
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server environments
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS, APIs, web browsers)
• Customer service orientation with patience and empathy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, or financial services technology
• Knowledge of payment processing systems and PCI compliance
• Familiarity with campus card/ID systems or access control technologies
• Experience with enterprise software integrations and APIs
• Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Experience with ticketing systems and customer support tools
• Previous experience in mission-critical environments

What’s good to know

This role may require occasional evening or weekend work to support customers in different time zones or during critical system implementations. Some travel may be required for on-site customer support or training opportunities (typically less than 5%). The position offers significant growth opportunities within our three-group structure, with clear advancement paths to Senior Technical Support Engineer and specialized roles in Customer Engineering or Technical Success.

What you get when you join our team

• Flexible time off to include paid holidays and volunteer time
• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans on your first day of employment
• Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D/short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP)

• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Matched 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plan

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience.

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