The Opportunity The Senior Technical Support Specialist is a highly skilled, technically focused position that operates at the intersection of support, engineering, and automation. This role serves as a senior escalation point for complex platform issues, a driver of operational efficiency, and a mentor and technical reference for L2 support teams. The role requires strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in high‑impact situations. Responsibilities Advanced Technical Support & Escalation Act as a senior escalation point for complex L2/L3 platform, workflow, and integration issues Troubleshoot issues across distributed systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and internal platforms (e.g., XR Adstream, XR ExtremeReach, AppCentral, Phoenix, Prodigy) Perform deep log analysis, API inspection, and backend validation to identify root causes Own complex tickets through resolution while maintaining SLA accountability Partner with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams during incidents and problem investigations Automation, Tooling & AI Enablement Identify repetitive or high‑effort support tasks and design automation solutions to improve efficiency and reliability Build and maintain scripts, utilities, or lightweight tools using JavaScript, Bash, SQL, or similar technologies Leverage AI‑assisted tools (e.g., LLM‑based copilots, automation frameworks, Cursor or similar AI coding tools) to accelerate troubleshooting and diagnostics, improve script and automation development, assist in knowledge creation and documentation, contribute to or enhance monitoring and alerting automation using platforms such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Zabbix, or similar, and continuously evaluate emerging support technologies and recommend improvements Platform & Systems Expertise Provide expert‑level support for: RESTful APIs (JSON/XML), authentication flows, and system integrations Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Linux/UNIX and Windows server environments Databases (SQL / NoSQL) including query analysis and performance validation Use tools such as Postman, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines to diagnose and validate system behavior Support file processing, transcoding, and media workflows where applicable Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship Serve as a technical mentor for Technical Support Specialists, helping them resolve complex issues and grow technical depth Create and maintain high‑quality technical documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides Actively contribute to knowledge transfer, especially for complex or legacy systems Lead or support internal training sessions on tools, platforms, or recurring issue patterns Incident & Problem Management Participate in major incident management, providing technical leadership and structured analysis Contribute to or lead root cause analysis (RCA) and post‑incident reviews Identify systemic issues and recommend long‑term corrective actions Support continuous improvement initiatives across support operations Requirements Technical Skills 5+ years of experience in L2/L3 technical support, production support, technical video knowledge, or site reliability‑adjacent roles Strong hands‑on experience with Linux/UNIX systems and networking fundamentals REST APIs, JSON/XML, and backend troubleshooting SQL (T‑SQL, MySQL, or similar) and NoSQL concepts Scripting (JavaScript, Bash, or equivalent) Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and version control (Git) Experience working with automation‑first support models Modern Tooling & AI Experience (Strongly Preferred) Practical experience using AI‑assisted development or support tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, internal LLM tools) Ability to responsibly apply AI for troubleshooting, automation, and documentation while validating outputs critically Experience designing or improving support automation workflows Soft Skills & Professional Attributes Exceptional problem‑solving mindset with strong analytical thinking Clear, concise communicator—able to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non‑technical audiences Strong ownership mentality; comfortable operating independently on high‑impact issues Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures Calm and effective under pressure, especially during incidents or outages Proactive, curious, and continuously learning Desirable Qualifications ITIL certification or strong familiarity with ITSM principles Experience in media, broadcast, OTT, or digital content platforms Experience improving Zendesk or similar ticketing platforms through automation, workflows, or integrations Hiring Disclosures This job posting is for an existing vacancy — we currently have an open role and will fill this position upon finding a suitable candidate Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 CAD - This range represents the expected compensation for the role and includes base salary and any non‑discretionary bonus components We use AI‑assisted screening technology to help review resumes for required skills and qualifications. 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Senior Technical Support Specialist
XR EXTREME REACH
toronto, toronto
Published 19 days ago
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