Technical Support Engineer - German speaker

About NetAppNetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.Job SummaryAs a Technical Support Engineer - German Speaker, you will provide technical support to customers, customer support personnel, and field support staff, focused on diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and debugging NetApp products.Support incidents can range from various hardware and/or software issues with NetApp storage systems and solutions, to multi-system, multi-vendor, and multi-network interoperability issues.To be successful in this role, you must be a motivated self-starter and self-learner, possess strong customer service and technical problem-solving skills; and be someone who embraces challenges. This is hybrid working position.Job Requirements Provide technical support via telephone, web or autosupport. Research customer issues in a timely manner and follow up directly with the Customers with recommendations and action plans. Collaborate with other Technical Support Engineers who may need assistance working a case; utilize your area of expertise to help them in order to facilitate solutions most quickly for customers. Escalate cases to other more senior Technical Support Engineers and/or Escalation Engineers when the problem is too complex or falls out of specific area of expertise. Leverage internal technical expertise, including higher-level engineers, knowledge base, and other internal tools, to provide the most effective solutions to customer issues. Create new knowledge base articles to share information for reuse throughout the Technical Support Center. Gain knowledge and expertise through hand-on experience, self-study and through a variety of learning environments Share best practices with Technical Support Center staff and learn about new technologies and complimentary storage applications.Education A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience. 1 - 2 years of experience in UNIX, Linux,Windows networking administration, Devops, Cloud, Data Warehousing or technical support is desired. Good written and verbal communication skills in German language (B2 level) Good interpersonal communication and customer service skills Strong aptitude for learning new technologies Creative approach to problem solvingAt NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.Equal Opportunity Employer:NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.