Subject Matter Expert - AppDynamics & DynaTrace (5-6 yrs)

Job Description : Senior Developer AppDynamics & Dynatrace

Location : Remote

Job Type : Full-time

Experience : Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Developer with in-depth hands-on expertise in AppDynamics and Dynatrace platforms.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing application performance monitoring (APM) solutions.

This role requires a proactive professional who can drive performance management strategies, troubleshoot complex system issues, and ensure seamless user experiences across critical applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and implement monitoring solutions using AppDynamics and Dynatrace to enhance system visibility and performance.

- Configure dashboards, alerts, and custom instrumentation to monitor key application metrics effectively.

- Optimize APM tools to identify performance bottlenecks, track application health, and improve end-user experiences.

- Integrate APM tools with diverse technology stacks (Java, .NET, Python, microservices, containers, etc.

- Design and develop scripts and custom plugins for advanced monitoring and automation requirements.

- Collaborate with development teams to integrate monitoring during the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.

- Analyze APM data to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in real-time.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

- Recommend architectural changes and optimizations to improve application reliability and performance.

- Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to align monitoring strategies with business goals.

- Provide training and mentorship to team members on the effective use of AppDynamics and Dynatrace.

- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including monitoring configurations, playbooks, and RCA reports.

- Generate regular performance reports and present findings to senior leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

- 5+ years of experience with AppDynamics and Dynatrace, including installation, configuration, and customization.

- Strong knowledge of application architecture, including microservices, cloud-native platforms, and on-premise systems.

- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages like Java, Python, Shell, or PowerShell.

- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g, Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and their integration with APM platforms.

Problem-Solving Skills :

- Expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing application performance issues.

- Strong analytical skills for interpreting APM data and correlating metrics with system behavior.

Additional Skills :

- Familiarity with other monitoring tools (e.g, New Relic, Splunk, ELK Stack) is a plus.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and lead performance improvement initiatives.

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Relevant certifications in AppDynamics, Dynatrace, or cloud platforms are a plus