Help desk & application support engineer (with qa / testing focus)
location: remote – mexico
department: support & operations
type: full-time
mon - fri: 3:00am - 11:00am cst
*all resumes, cover letters and portfolios must be submitted in english to be considered for this position.
about synchtank
at synchtank, our mission is simple: to make the music industry work better by building an ecosystem for music data.from independent creators to enterprise clients, our saas solutions scale with the evolving needs of music and media companies—bringing efficiency, transparency, and control to rights management, royalty accounting, and beyond.our goal? The music industry runs on synchtank.we live by five core values:
* we not me – we win together.
* own it – take accountability.
* get sh*t done – be results-driven.
* assume best intent – trust and empathy first.
* think bigger – challenge the status quo.
overview
we are looking for a help desk & application support engineer based in mexico to join our global support team. This role combines technical troubleshooting, application testing, and excellent customer communication. You will help diagnose and resolve customer issues, validate application behavior, and collaborate closely with developers, qa, and operations teams.
key responsibilitiescustomer support & communication
* serve as the first point of contact for technical and product support via phone, email, and ticketing system.
* communicate clearly and professionally in english, including technical terminology.
* log, track, and escalate issues following internal processes and slas.
* deliver high-quality customer interactions — empathetic, patient, and solutions-focused.
* contribute to building a positive support reputation ("give good customer").
networking & infrastructure
* solid understanding of networking fundamentals (tcp/ip, dhcp, routing, vpns, http/s).
* diagnose and resolve common connectivity or configuration issues.
* work with dns, ssl/tls, and related encryption or security topics.
* understand how infrastructure components interact in multi-tier web environments.
apis & browser troubleshooting
* interact with rest apis for troubleshooting, verification, and data analysis.
* authenticate and craft api calls using postman, curl, or scripting tools.
* interpret json responses, detect errors, and assist in backend investigations.
* use browser developer tools to inspect requests, cookies, cache, and performance metrics.
cloud & systems operations
* perform service checks and basic troubleshooting in aws (or other major cloud providers).
* familiarity with docker / containerized applications and deployment workflows.
* understand how backend components such as nginx, php-fpm, and mysql operate together.
* gather relevant logs, metrics, or traces to support issue analysis.
monitoring & observability
* use grafana, prometheus, or similar tools to monitor system health and performance.
* identify anomalies, correlate metrics, and suggest improvements to dashboards or alerts.
* collaborate with the engineering team to define effective monitoring indicators.
logging & root cause analysis
* work with opensearch / elasticsearch to search, filter, and analyze log data.
* identify patterns or anomalies to support root cause investigations.
* build and maintain dashboards or alert rules based on recurring issues.
application testing / qa collaboration
* reproduce customer issues and validate fixes or new feature deployments.
* work closely with qa teams to execute functional or regression tests.
* log defects with detailed technical reproduction steps.
* verify frontend–backend consistency through api and ui checks.
operational excellence
* contribute to improving support procedures and documentation.
* maintain awareness of slas, escalation paths, and operational priorities.
* participate in incident reviews and post-mortems.
* suggest faq and internal knowledge base updates based on recurring issues.
requirements
* based in mexico, able to work remotely with a reliable home internet setup.
* fluent in english, both spoken and written, including technical language.
* available to work uk business hours.
* 2–4 years' experience in technical support, help desk, or application operations roles.
* understanding of web technologies, rest apis, and network troubleshooting.
* basic familiarity with aws, docker, and sql databases.
* experience with monitoring or logging platforms (grafana, prometheus, elasticsearch, etc.).
* strong analytical thinking, customer empathy, and problem-solving mindset.
preferred qualifications
* exposure to qa testing workflows and test case execution.
* familiarity with ticketing systems (jira service management, zendesk, freshdesk, etc.).
* experience supporting saas or web-based applications.
* understanding of ci/cd and version control workflows.
* knowledge of itil principles or operational best practices.
why join
* join a globally distributed team supporting industry-leading software.
* gain hands-on experience across modern tools, apis, and cloud platforms.
* career development opportunities into qa, devops, or cloud operations.
* competitive salary and flexible remote culture once training is complete.
job type: full-time
pay: $15, $27,000.00 per month
experience:
* technical support: 2 years (required)
* help desk : 2 years (required)
* application operations: 2 years (required)
* with grafana, prometheus or elasticsearch: 2 years (required)
* qa testing workflows and test case execution: 2 years (required)
work location: remote