Senior Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist page is loaded## Technical Specialistlocations: Bradford: Leedstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\\_00037578**We’re looking for a Technical Specialist to join our team based in Bradford (BD4). This is a hybrid position, with a requirement to work from the office at least two days per week. The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.**We are currently looking for a Technical Specialist to serve as the primary technical authority for one of our flagship SaaS products. In this role, you will act as the main technical liaison for external customers, particularly during the hyper care phase, ensuring swift issue resolution and exceptional support. You will develop and maintain deep expertise in the product—becoming the go-to resource within the organisation. Outside of customer interactions, you will work closely with our software development team, actively contributing to ongoing enhancements and innovation. This position reports directly to the Director of the function.* Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during the hyper care phase, working closely with the Director to deliver responsive troubleshooting and support.* Build, unmatched expertise in the assigned product, becoming the organisation’s key subject matter expert.* Foster strong customer relationships by delivering clear communication, effective problem-solving, and consistently high levels of service.* Partner with the development team to support bug resolution, feature enhancements, and continuous product improvement.* Collaborate with Product and Technology Leadership to ensure technical initiatives align with strategic business goals.* Maintain comprehensive documentation and promote knowledge sharing across teams for the assigned product.* Liaise with the central security team to uphold system integrity and ensure compliance with relevant standards.**We tend to look for people with:*****Essential:**** Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.* Proven technical background with substantial experience supporting software products.* Exceptional customer-facing skills, with experience handling customer escalations and technical support.* Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues reactively, using logs and debugging tools effectively.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.* Hands-on experience with microservices and APIs, particularly in bespoke, data-focused applications.* Flexibility to travel as needed.***Desirable:**** Strong proficiency in Python, React and SQL* Experience working within agile environments and familiarity with software engineering best practices (DevOps, CI/CD).* Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP Professional certification desirable).* Competitive salary* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more* Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance* Matched pension contribution up to 10%* Access to our car benefit scheme* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team**Who we are:**Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!**Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.**We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. #J-18808-Ljbffr