SME, Support Systems Specialist

<p data-start="69" data-end="432">Scale is looking for a <strong data-start="92" data-end="132">Support Systems &amp; Routing Specialist</strong> to own and optimize the core infrastructure powering our contributor support operations. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring and maintaining systems like Zendesk, designing routing logic, and building scalable frameworks that ensure tickets are assigned accurately and efficiently.</p> <p data-start="434" data-end="758">As our operations continue to grow, this role will play a critical part in ensuring our support systems scale seamlessly with increasing volume and complexity. You will partner closely with Support Ops, Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational needs into robust system configurations.</p> <p data-start="760" data-end="1081">You will be part of a highly detail-oriented and systems-driven team, where your work directly impacts operational efficiency and contributor experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building and improving systems that others rely on daily, and who enjoys solving complex operational challenges at scale.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1tmdw1t" data-start="1088" data-end="1105"><strong data-start="1092" data-end="1105">You will:</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1106" data-end="1944"> <li data-section-id="170miti" data-start="1106" data-end="1226">Own end-to-end Zendesk configuration, including ticket forms, fields, macros, triggers, automations, SLAs, and views</li> <li data-section-id="1m43dzd" data-start="1227" data-end="1336">Design and maintain routing logic to ensure accurate ticket distribution across skills, queues, and teams</li> <li data-section-id="1n2fybz" data-start="1337" data-end="1442">Build and manage the support agent skills framework (skills, tiers, certifications, queue structures)</li> <li data-section-id="1esbk0v" data-start="1443" data-end="1528">Monitor and optimize queue health, load balancing, and tick