Full-Time

Technical Support Specialist

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Skyscanner

Skyscanner

1,001-5,000 employees

Travel price comparison platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Edinburgh, UK

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Agile
Postman
Requirements
  • Previous Relationship management/Account management experience, ideally in a technology organisation.
  • Experience working with technical integration documentation with the ability to evaluate API product requirements.
  • Experience with constructing API requests using tools such as Postman, SoapUI or similar and evaluating the resulting XML or JSON structures appropriately.
  • Experiment by applying continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean and agile); you are able to spot opportunities to automate and reduce waste, and put in place solutions within your own scope of influence.
  • Build relationships and communicate clearly with business partners and key stakeholders on straightforward issues/topics.
  • You empathise with clients, and can adequately communicate their needs back to your team.
  • Curiosity to learn – avidly seeking knowledge on internet economy and client management best practice.
  • Demonstrate a strong personal workflow/ the ability to manage multiple competing tasks/priorities.
  • Ability to problem solve, uncover root causes and address those issues at scale.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Follow internal workflow processes and work with various internal tools to debug and resolve common client issues.
  • Collaborate with other teams to identify solutions to client issues.
  • Perform in-hours triage function following defined processes to ensure service level agreements.
  • Maintain external documentation and internal playbooks and collaborate with the team on project work.
  • Consistently manage client expectations and grow your knowledge and expertise of Product, Services, and Tooling.

Skyscanner is a travel search engine that helps users find and compare prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals. It works by gathering data from various travel providers and presenting it in a simple interface, allowing users to easily see the best deals available. Skyscanner stands out from its competitors by focusing on real-time price comparisons and offering a wide range of options for different types of travelers, from individuals to businesses. The goal of Skyscanner is to make travel planning easier and more affordable for everyone.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$167.6M

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for personalized travel experiences boosts Skyscanner's niche market potential.
  • Partnerships with national tourism boards can expand Skyscanner's regional influence.
  • Agile development allows Skyscanner to quickly adapt and improve user experience.

What critics are saying

  • Former executive's role at OAG may lead to competitive insights being shared.
  • Maison Sport's expansion could increase competition in niche travel markets.
  • AI tools may face challenges in user adoption and effectiveness.

What makes Skyscanner unique

  • Skyscanner uses advanced algorithms for real-time travel price comparisons.
  • The platform integrates generative AI tools like ChatGPT for enhanced user engagement.
  • Skyscanner offers a comprehensive interface for flights, hotels, and car rentals.

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