Find your next tech and IT Job or contract User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) in Scotland
User support is responsible for providing technical assistance to employees within a company. They also supervise their use of various computer and telephone equipment while taking into account the condition of materials. Their work also consists of carrying out maintenance and installation of computer systems within a company or business.
They advise and provide assistance to users by training them in the use of software tools at their disposal. A user support intervenes first in case of malfunctions or incidents on the devices used by directly eradicating the malfunction or redirecting the user to better assistance.
Moreover, they propose IT solutions to users in difficult situations with their electronic equipment.
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The Role This post sits within the Senior Software Engineer job family and provides specialist expertise in Python and AI/ML engineering day-today. In this role, you will design, build, maintain and support robust software solutions that underpin our digital products and internal services. You will be responsible for developing and operating scalable data pipelines, APIs and cloud-native infrastructure, and for applying AI/ML techniques, including OCR, large language models and computer vision, to automate processes and improve efficiency. Working across the full delivery lifecycle, you will contribute to discovery, design, implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing support. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, maintainable and aligned to architectural and engineering standards, while continuously improving performance and user outcomes. On a typical day you will… - Design, build, and operate scalable ETL and data pipelines handling structured and unstructured data for AI/ML workloads. - Develop and maintain robust API services, including FastAPI, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, model-serving endpoints, integrating AI/ML capabilities with existing digital platforms. - Implement authentication/authorisation using JWT, OAuth 2.0, API keys, and maintain API versioning and documentation. - Deploy and operate cloud-native infrastructure using AWS Lambda, S3, RDS/Aurora, SQS, IAM, CloudWatch, with infrastructure-as-code tools: CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation. - Containerize applications using Docker, orchestrate with Kubernetes (EKS/ECS), and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines. - Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Grafana, telemetry frameworks, including experiment tracking tools like MLflow and Weights & Biases. - Research, prototype, and implement AI/ML solutions using Transformers/Hugging Face, PyTorch, OpenCV, PIL/Pillow, YOLO, including LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning, RLHF, and -multi-modal AI/ML systems. - Collaborate with team members to optimize platform and AI/ML workflow performance, reliability, and scalability. - Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, performance, and operational standards. - Participate in agile ceremonies, contribute to team knowledge-sharing, and support process improvements. - Support disaster recovery procedures and maintain high-availability, resilient system standards.
Job Title: Software Trainer - (Legal Technology) Location: Edinburgh Salary: Up to £35,000 per year - depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid working model with UK travel. About us: At LawWare, we're passionate about helping law firms work smarter. Our highly recommended practice management software empowers legal professionals across the UK to manage their cases, clients, and compliance with confidence. We're a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, service excellence, and continuous learning and we're growing! About the role: We're looking for a confident and engaging Software Trainer to join our Client Success team. In this role, you'll train and support law firms in getting the most from the LawWare platform, helping them use technology to improve efficiency, compliance, and client service. You'll deliver hands-on software training both in person and remotely, create high-quality learning materials, and play a key role in ensuring our clients get lasting value from their investment in LawWare. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with people and technology, and who takes pride in making complex systems simple, practical, and rewarding to use. The LawWare Software Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality training and support to Clients, helping them unlock the full potential of the LawWare platform. This role focuses on empowering legal professionals to use LawWare effectively, improving their operational efficiency, compliance, and client service. You will design and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training sessions, provide tailored onboarding support for new Clients, and contribute to the continuous development of LawWare's online training resources. Working closely with the Client Success, Development, and Support teams, you'll ensure every Client receives a first-class learning experience. Key Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive training to new and existing Clients, remotely and on-site. Tailor training programmes for different firm sizes, structures, and user roles. Guide Clients through system setup, user access, permissions, and key workflows. Support data migration by validating data integrity and assisting with readiness checks. Provide clear demonstrations of LawWare features, integrations, and best practices. Conduct follow-up sessions to assess adoption and address learning needs. Maintain excellent Client relationships and respond promptly to queries. Collaborate with Helpdesk to improve Client support and self-service tools. Ensure training aligns with LawWare service standards, SLAs, and brand values. Create, update, and maintain training materials including guides, videos, and e-learning. Contribute to the LawWare Training Platform and ensure content reflects current software and Law Society requirements. Assist with testing new features and preparing materials ahead of release. Stay informed on legal technology trends and suggest improvements to training delivery. Work collaboratively across teams and represent LawWare as a trusted advisor. About You: You enjoy helping others succeed and can simplify technology for diverse audiences. You bring: Experience delivering software or systems training, ideally in legal or professional services. Cash Accounting experience within the legal industry. Strong understanding of software systems and practice management solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Experience developing training or online learning content. A proactive, client-focused approach with high attention to detail. Strong communication, planning, teamwork, adaptability, and initiative. What we offer: Travel expenses. Car allowance. Pension scheme. Standard holiday entitlement. Be part of a friendly, supportive, and innovative team. Help shape how law firms use technology to transform their operations. Work with flexibility and autonomy in a growing business. Please click APPLY to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Software Training, Legal Technology, Systems Onboarding, Practice Management Software, E-learning Development, Legal Cashiering, Legal Accounts, or Professional Services Training also be considered for this role.
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Frequently asked questions about working as a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)
What is the role of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)
User Support is a technician who handles incidents reported by users. It can be any difficulty that users encounter. They must find the flaws and propose adequate solutions to resolve the problems encountered. In other words, User Support comes to the rescue of users to troubleshoot their issues.
How much does a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) charge
The daily rate of a User Support depends on the level of responsibility and industry sector, but on average, it is 270 euros. The average salary of a user support will be £30K per year on average.
What is the definition of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)
The User Support position is one of the entry points for novice IT technicians. User Support provides technical assistance to users as its name indicates. First, they search for the source of the problem, failure, errors, bug... To do this, they can connect directly to the user's workstation to fix the issue. Then, they will quickly establish a diagnosis of the anomalies. The user assistant may also be required to intervene remotely to resolve the issue in question, whether by phone, email, or another communication medium. Regardless of the failure, User Support must quickly find ways to solve any type of problem: network, Internet, computer that won't start, connection issues, etc. These are examples of failures that often occur.
What type of mission can a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...) handle
The missions of a User Support are numerous. Here are some of the main ones to know:
• Receive user requests (problem, breakdown, etc.)
• Record reported anomalies (malfunctions, incidents...)
• Process requests received following incidents
• Ensure follow-up of problem handling (reminders, analysis, consolidation...)
What are the main skills of a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)
Taking a User Support position is not an easy task. There are many functions that this expert must perform. Here are the main skills required for anyone who wishes to become a User Support specialist.
• Master MS SQL Server databases
• Have good technical knowledge (operating systems such as Linux, Mac, Windows... as well as LAN/WAN network protocols, TCP/IP, http, proxy...)
• Have good administration skills in software solutions like EDM or ERP
What is the ideal profile for a User Support Specialist (Office, Hotliner, Helpdesk, Workstation...)
User Support is a key position within the firm. It ensures the proper functioning of user equipment. To occupy this position, here are some qualities that a user assistant must have.
• Good communicator
• Teaching skills
• Autonomy
• Versatility
• Good listening skills
• Responsiveness
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