ITDS Portugal

ITDS is a leader in outsourcing IT engineers and works with various web and mobile technologies for over 30 global clients. It has been recognized as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for three consecutive years, Great Place to Work, and the Forbes Diamond award in 2023. ITDS currently has more than 600 IT professionals working in Portugal, Poland, and the Netherlands.
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Senior Customer Support Specialist – Bilingual (French/English)

On-site

location Lisbon

date June 16, 2026

Unleash exceptional support excellence — become the catalyst for customer success in a dynamic environment!

Lisbon-based opportunity with a hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week).

As a Senior Customer Support Specialist – Bilingual (French/English), you will be working for our client, a key player in delivering top-tier support services within the financial or banking sector. Your role will focus on providing frontline client service, troubleshooting technical issues, and driving continuous improvement in support operations. Join a team committed to service excellence and innovation, where your expertise will help shape seamless customer experiences and foster strategic partnerships.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary support contact for clients, addressing inquiries and incident reports with professionalism and efficiency
  • Log and document all questions, incidents, and requests accurately within the support system
  • Perform first-level technical troubleshooting to resolve issues swiftly and effectively
  • Prepare structured reports, extract data, and manage configuration requests to support client needs
  • Escalate complex incidents following established procedures, ensuring timely resolution
  • Provide clients with regular updates on ongoing issues and resolutions
  • Facilitate monthly customer meetings and support the creation of incident and crisis reports
  • Support internal teams during new product releases and upgrades
  • Maintain and update the internal knowledge base to ensure continuous improvement
  • Organize and track tickets from initiation to closure, ensuring Service Level Agreements are met
  • Participate in rotating shifts, starting as early as 7:00 AM and finishing by 6:30 PM, including occasional Saturday support

You're ideal for this role if you have:

  • At least 4 years of experience in customer support or a related technical support role
  • Fluent (near-native) in both French and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Knowledge of ITIL best practices and experience with ticketing systems
  • Basic understanding of SQL (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with AS400 systems and banking or stock market knowledge (plus)

It is a strong plus if you have:

  • Academic background in related fields (minimum 3 years)
  • Previous experience exceeding 10 years in similar roles
  • Certifications in ITIL or related support frameworks

Language Required for the role:

  • Fluent in French and English (near native level)

Eligibility to work in this role:

  • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

#MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

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