Zendesk Administrator
SonarSource
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bochum, germany
Posted 6+ months ago
Why should I Apply:
At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.
The impact you will have
The Business Technology team is a group of passionate engineers and product professionals dedicated to delivering seamless internal solutions that empower teams to do their best work. Our mission is to streamline internal processes, reduce friction, and maximize the value of our technology ecosystem—including Zendesk—so teams can operate with efficiency and scale effortlessly. As part of our commitment to scalability, resilience, and performance, we aim to optimize and expand our Business Technology landscape. This includes managing and enhancing our internal applications—including Zendesk—developing new integrations, and ensuring seamless interoperability between critical systems. By doing so, we support the company's rapid growth and enable teams to work more effectively.
On a daily basis, you will
- Own and optimize the Zendesk platform, ensuring seamless performance and alignment with business needs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all Zendesk-related stakeholders, including Customer Support, IT, and Business Technology teams.
- Customize and maintain Zendesk settings, including triggers, automations, workflows, and integrations with CRM and communication tools.
- Conduct regular audits to assess platform efficiency, identify improvement areas, and lead implementation projects.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive knowledge base within Zendesk for both internal and external users.
- Analyze Zendesk performance metrics, generate insightful reports, and recommend data-driven improvements to enhance customer support efficiency.
- Lead internal training sessions to ensure stakeholders maximize Zendesk's capabilities and adhere to best practices.
- Collaborate with IT and Customer Support teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance user experience, and drive continuous improvements.
- Stay up to date with Zendesk updates, new features, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our platform.
The technical skills you will demonstrate
- Proven experience as a Zendesk Administrator, with expertise in configuring and customizing Zendesk settings and workflows.
- Strong technical proficiency in software integrations, mainly using APIs, webhooks, and CRM systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Zendesk and integrated systems.
- Experience managing Zendesk security, user permissions, and compliance settings.
- Strong data analysis skills, with experience leveraging Zendesk metrics to drive operational improvements.
- Proactive in identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing solutions to enhance platform performance.
- Ability to conduct thorough requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical solutions.
The soft skills you will demonstrate
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams (IT, Customer Support, Business Technology).
- Experience in training and coaching internal teams to maximize Zendesk's capabilities.
- Highly autonomous with a pragmatic, can-do attitude and a focus on execution.
- Comfortable with change and complexity , demonstrating adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project ownership mindset—capable of leading initiatives from conception to completion.
- Zendesk Certificates are a plus (e.g. Zendesk Support Administrator Expert Exam)
- Valuing “done” over “perfect”.
Why you will love it here:
• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness – and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). We believe that the best idea wins and everyone has a voice.
• We believe that great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly and laid-back while still being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550+ SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can relate!
• We embrace work-life balance. It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is why we have a flexible work policy that includes remote and in-office hybrid work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday).
• We have a growth mindset. We love to learn and believe that continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
We prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Sonar, we are a global workforce and recognize the value of different backgrounds, and global cultures.
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the clear results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.
Please note that applications submitted through agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered.
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