Team Lead Technical Support

Job Summary

Job title: Team Lead Technical Support

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 3 to 7 Years (1-2 Years as Lead)

No of openings: 5

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage overall team performance to consistently meet or exceed KPIs including CSAT, FCR, AHT, Quality, and Productivity
• Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and support to technical support agents and SMEs
• Handle complex customer escalations related to hardware, software, networking, and system configuration issues
• Act as the primary point of contact for process or product-related inquiries that require advanced troubleshooting
• Monitor daily performance metrics and implement action plans to address performance gaps
• Conduct regular call monitoring and deliver structured feedback and coaching sessions
• Ensure agents follow troubleshooting standards, SOPs, and quality guidelines
• Collaborate with training teams to identify knowledge gaps and improve training content
• Create and maintain process documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting home and prosumer networking environments, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and IPv6
• Solid understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (802.11 standards, roaming, band steering, and interference) and mesh networking systems
• Experience with ISP integration, including bridge mode, modem/router interoperability, and double NAT scenarios
• Knowledge of advanced networking features such as VPN (client and pass-through), guest networks, parental controls, and access management
• Experience supporting mobile app connectivity, cloud-based device management, and account-related issues
• Proficiency troubleshooting connectivity across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices
• Experience with smart home and IoT devices, including onboarding and ecosystem integration (e.g., Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Matter/Thread)
• Familiarity with gaming and streaming requirements, including NAT types, QoS, UPnP, and high bandwidth use cases
• Working knowledge of cellular networking concepts, including LTE/5G connectivity, SIM/eSIM activation, and mobile network troubleshooting
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues, document findings, and collaborate with engineering teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience in a technical support environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of:
• IP and analog security cameras
• Networking fundamentals (Wi-Fi, routers, modems, ports, IP addressing)
• Mobile apps, cloud services, and firmware updates
• PC/Mac and mobile device configurations
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate it into actionable plans
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience managing escalated customer interactions
• Proficient in CRM systems, ticketing tools, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask across multiple tools and applications
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in technical support leadership
• Call center experience in a consumer electronics or IoT environment is a strong asset

Core Competencies

• Customer First Mindset
• Ownership Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Coaching Development
• Communication Excellence
• Collaboration Alignment
• Innovation Continuous Improvement
• Sense of Urgency
• Emotional Intelligence
• Results Orientation

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