Developer Analyst II

The Problem Management team resolves complex product issues, serving as the critical link between Support, Product Management, and Engineering. We investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues, document defects with precision, and continuously strengthen the broader support organization through knowledge sharing. We serve customers by bringing clarity, confidence, and technical credibility when it matters most.

The Developer Analyst II is an experienced technical role, well-suited for analysts who have demonstrated strong foundational skills and are ready to take on deeper ownership within specific product or functional domains. In this role, you will conduct advanced toot cause analysis, mentor junior analysts, contribute to knowledge resources, and collaborate with frontline Support, Product Management, and Engineering to drive resolution of complex escalations. You will work with great autonomy while continuing to develop specialized expertise across RealPage’s SaaS platforms.

• Resolve complex Tier 3 escalations for assigned RealPage products by performing advanced root cause analysis using SQL queries, API diagnostics, log analysis, and behavioral pattern evaluation.
• Take ownership of specific product areas or troubleshooting domains within the Problem Management team, developing deep expertise that supports consistent, high-quality resolution outcomes.
• Document product defects with technical precision and sufficient detail for Engineering review, ensuring clarity of reproduction steps, impact assessment, and supporting data.
• Analyze escalation trends within assigned product areas to identify recurring issues, systemic gaps, and patterns; share insights with senior analysts and management.
• Administer escalation tickets in Salesforce with discipline, maintaining accurate case history, customer-facing communications, and resolution documentation in compliance with SLS requirements.
• Contribute substantively to the team's knowledge base by authoring and updating technical troubleshooting guides, workaround documentation, and product-specific SOPs.
• Provide peer mentoring and knowledge-sharing to junior team members on troubleshooting techniques, case documentation standards, and product workflows.
• Collaborate with frontline Support, Product Management, and Engineering to coordinate defect resolution, manage escalation workflows, and ensure consistent customer communication throughout the lifecycle of complex cases.
• Deliver or contribute to internal training sessions, product knowledge updates, or team enablement activities as assigned.
• Maintain accountability for assigned case volume, SLS adherence, and documentation quality while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced escalation environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical, analytical, or business field.
• 4–5 years of experience in technical support, product operations, or a related role, preferably supporting SaaS or enterprise software products.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and develop actionable, customer-ready solutions using data analysis, product knowledge, and sound technical judgment.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills, with the ability to construct and interpret queries for issue investigation and data validation.
• Experience with REST APIs, including reading API documentation and executing API requests for diagnostic purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document complex technical findings clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to conduct structured root cause analysis across product, data, integration, and configuration issue types.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple escalations simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and escalate appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to documentation quality, knowledge transfer, and team enablement.
• Consultative communication approach, able to translate complex technical findings into clear guidance for support teams and customers.

• Experience with Salesforce or similar enterprise CRM/case management platforms.
• Familiarity with SaaS product architecture, integration patterns, or middleware technologies.
• Experience contributing to or maintaining technical documentation, SOPs, or knowledge base content.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, software development workflows, or working closely with Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Experience with data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support trend analysis and stakeholder communication.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to operate a personal computer and express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. May be required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift or move 10+ pounds.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus based on position.

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