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MasteryPrep

Technical Support Engineer

MasteryPrep, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Engineer Solutions that Empower Students

Are you passionate about technology, troubleshooting, and making an impact in education? MasteryPrep is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide high-quality support to both internal teams and external users, ensuring seamless operations across our technology platforms. Join a team dedicated to using technology to empower educators and students nationwide. In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for our customers, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across full-stack web applications. You'll use modern developer tools, databases, and reporting systems to diagnose problems, ensure smooth integrations, and deliver timely solutions. This hands-on position involves collaborating closely with development, QA, and product teams to reproduce and resolve defects, maintaining application stability, and driving continuous improvement. Success in this role requires both strong technical expertise and clear, empathetic communication, ensuring that every customer interaction leads to a reliable and positive experience.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of escalation for customers issues, addressing their technical inquiries and issues related to full-stack technologies

Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported bugs in web applications built with TypeScript and React

Diagnose and resolve database-related issues in PostgresSQL and Firestore, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization

Document, track, and escalate customer-reported bugs using Gitlab

Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve software defects

Lead maintenance engineering

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and product management, to resolve complex technical issues

Communicate effectively with customers, providing updates on the status of their requests and issues in a clear and timely manner

Gather feedback from customers to improve the support process and contribute to product enhancements.

About MasteryPrep

Nearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep's mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available - made accessible to all students. Through more than 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company's founding in 2012. MasteryPrep increased its student outreach by 70 percent in 2021 and is ranked among the Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Companies," featured by "Entrepreneur 360," and selected among the "Growth Leaders" by Louisiana Economic Development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

2+ years experience as a full-stack engineer

Strong knowledge of Google Firestore, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, JaveScript, and React

Experience with SSO, specifically with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) protocols

Proficient in integrating Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standards

Skilled in integrating with Student Information Systems (SIS)

Familiarity with rostering and integration services in education technology (e.g., Clever, ClassLink, Schoology)

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS preferred

Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing techniques preferred

Benefits

$75,000-$85,000 starting salary based on qualifications

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment

Flexible work hours and remote work environment

Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications and training

Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities

Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance)

Matching 401k

Paid time off

Generous paid holidays

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