German speaking Service Desk Representative

Cognizant is one of the world's leading IT professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. We are all over the world, representing the company within Europe with 16 offices. Our Services: Digital Business, Digital Operations, Digital Systems & Technology, Cognizant Consulting. Cognizant Hungary is an outstanding participant of the Hungarian SSC (Shared Service Centre) market since 2008 providing multilingual IT services with almost 1000 employees.

For our office in Budapest, Hungary we are looking for German speaking Service Desk Support Representatives.

We can offer:
- Multilingual environment
- Pleasant and inspiring working atmosphere with multicultural community and state-of-the-art technologies.
- Easy to access location and modern office building
- Work from the office
- Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits; free sport allowance (near the office buildings), All You Can Move
- SportPass (at a discounted price), medical benefits and other perks
- Reimbursable language courses
- Team events and Company events (cool and youthful parties with team-games, etc.)
- High value awards and recognitions, annual bonus for top performers, and annual salary review

Responsibilities:

• Resolving IT issues of our clients, act as first point of contact for the customer (Level 1 IT support)

• Handling end-user calls and web queries via tools, phone and email

• Documentation and precise administration, logging of calls on the ticketing tool

• Delegation of problems which cannot be resolved on first level to the competent Level 2 teams

• Keep the user informed, own and follow-up ongoing cases

• Maintaining and improving customer satisfaction level

We are looking for you, if you:
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and at least upper-intermediate English
- have experience in customer service – experience gained in IT Service Desk is an advantage but not a must
- have High School degree
- have desire to learn - no IT background required, training will provide the necessary technical knowledge
- are open to work in different shifts (each shift is 8 hours)
- have excellent communication skills – both written and spoken
- are flexible, open-minded personality with a "can do" attitude

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The Cognizant community:
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• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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