Dynatrace Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Dynatrace Specialist to lead deployment, onboarding, and ongoing platform optimization. You will implement monitoring across hybrid/multi-cloud environments and collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve reliability.

Key responsibilities include building dashboards and alerts, scripting automations, and mentoring junior staff on best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Dynatrace experience in managed or SaaS environments.
• Experience onboarding applications in hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Proficient with Dynatrace APIs, custom extensions, and automation scripting.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting and CI/CD integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Dynatrace Certified Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new applications and ensure Dynatrace coverage across environments.
• Develop dashboards, alerts, and tagging strategies for monitoring.
• Automate onboarding processes using scripts and integrations.
• Collaborate with DevOps/SRE teams to improve reliability and performance.
• Train and mentor junior team members on Dynatrace best practices.

Skills

Dynatrace expertise

App onboarding

Dynatrace APIs/automation

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

CI/CD integration

Soft skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

• 6+ years in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Dynatrace administration/development
• Dynatrace Platform Administration
• Install, configure, and maintain Dynatrace Managed or SaaS environments.
• Manage Dynatrace components (OneAgent, ActiveGate, Synthetic Monitors, etc.).
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of the Dynatrace platform.
• Application Onboarding
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard new applications from scratch.
• Deploy and configure OneAgents across servers, containers, and cloud environments.
• Set up custom dashboards, alerts, and tagging strategies for new applications.
• Define and implement monitoring strategies for microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Development & Customization
• Develop custom Dynatrace extensions and integrations using APIs.
• Create custom metrics, synthetic tests, and business transaction monitoring.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Analyze application performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Configure anomaly detection, alerting policies, and proactive monitoring.
• Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to improve application reliability.
• Governance & Best Practices
• Define tagging standards, naming conventions, and monitoring policies.
• Maintain documentation for onboarding processes and platform configurations.
• Train and mentor junior team members on Dynatrace best practices.

Job Description

• 6+ years in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Dynatrace administration/development
• Dynatrace Platform Administration
• Install, configure, and maintain Dynatrace Managed or SaaS environments.
• Manage Dynatrace components (OneAgent, ActiveGate, Synthetic Monitors, etc.).
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of the Dynatrace platform.
• Application Onboarding
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard new applications from scratch.
• Deploy and configure OneAgents across servers, containers, and cloud environments.
• Set up custom dashboards, alerts, and tagging strategies for new applications.
• Define and implement monitoring strategies for microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Development & Customization
• Develop custom Dynatrace extensions and integrations using APIs.
• Automate onboarding processes using scripts (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Create custom metrics, synthetic tests, and business transaction monitoring.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Analyze application performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Configure anomaly detection, alerting policies, and proactive monitoring.
• Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to improve application reliability.
• Governance & Best Practices
• Define tagging standards, naming conventions, and monitoring policies.
• Maintain documentation for onboarding processes and platform configurations.
• Train and mentor junior team members on Dynatrace best practices.

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise
• Strong hands-on experience with Dynatrace Managed/SaaS.
• Proficiency in onboarding applications from scratch in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Dynatrace APIs, custom extensions, and automation scripting.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Programming & Automation
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Ability to integrate Dynatrace with CI/CD pipelines and ITSM tools.
• Soft Skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration s kills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Dynatrace Certified Professional.
• Experience in BFSI or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of other APM tools (AppDynamics, New Relic) for comparative insights.

Salary Range- $90,000-$115,000 a year