Business Systems Analyst

At Zendesk, we are dedicated to enhancing the employee experience through our Employee Help Center, a central hub utilizing Zendesk for various internal services, including IT, HR, Legal, and Finance. Our mission is to connect employees with the resources they need seamlessly, and we believe that innovative technology solutions play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

**Who we're looking for (Position Overview)**:
We are seeking a skilled Engineer to join our Employee Services team. As a pivotal member, you will be responsible for optimizing our Zendesk instance and turning innovative ideas into effective technical solutions. Your expertise will help us provide a world-class experience for our employees, ensuring that our internal Zendesk implementation scales efficiently and meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

**What you'll be doing (Key Responsibilities)**:

- Collaborate with Employee Experience Systems leadership and business stakeholders to design and implement a robust Zendesk instance that ensures a consistent and superior user experience.
- Drive technical development within the Zendesk environment by creating customized solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance employee services.
- Implement best practices for Zendesk Guide theming, including experience with Copenhagen theme and customized templates.
- Engage in front-end development tasks using frameworks like React, Handlebars to enhance user interface functionalities and overall system performance.
- Utilize Liquid for dynamic content in Zendesk Guide to create personalized experiences.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Document and troubleshoot issues related to the Zendesk platform, ensuring timely resolutions and continuous system improvement.
- Assist in designing workflows and processes to streamline operations and support employee interactions across various departments.

**What You Bring to the Role**:
**Basic Qualifications**:

- Strong proficiency in front-end languages, including HTML, CSS, and JSON, along with experience in back-end integrations and REST APIs.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a capacity for navigating complex systems and technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

**Nice to Haves**:

- Certifications such as Zendesk Administrator, Zendesk Guide Specialist, or App Developer I.
- Experience with additional CRM platforms, like Salesforce, and tools like Jira/Confluence.
- Knowledge of integration tools such as Workato or similar.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Tableau or Google Analytics.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, or other modern languages.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A flexible hybrid work environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive team setting.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on employee experiences throughout our organization.

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

**Hybrid**:In this role, our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.

**The intelligent heart of customer experience**

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love. We advocate for digital first customer experiences—and we stick with it in our workplace. Over 5,000 employees worldwide are collaborating from kitchen tables, home offices, coworking spaces, and Zendesk workspaces to make one team.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital statu