GDOT Senior Dynatrace Engineer

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Dynatrace Engineer

Atlanta GA Hybrid (Business Meetings)

Contract Duration: 04/06/2026 06/30/2026 (Potential for Extension)

Interview Type: Web Cam or In-Person

This position is based in Atlanta GA and the consultant has to travel onsite on the first day for onboarding. This includes picking up computing equipment and an ID/Security badge. Client will NOT cover travel expenses. Do you accept this requirement

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Dynatrace Engineer to design implement maintain and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability solutions. This role will focus on onboarding applications into Dynatrace enhancing system visibility analyzing performance and supporting incident response activities.
Under limited supervision this position coordinates and configures monitoring across infrastructure cloud platforms and applications. The engineer will also contribute to database and system reliability through proactive monitoring.
While the role is intended for long-term engagement continuation is dependent on annual budget renewals. The initial contract runs through the end of the fiscal year with anticipated renewal on July 1 2026.

Responsibilities

1. Monitoring & Observability

Configure maintain update and optimize Dynatrace monitoring solutions.
Provide full end-to-end visibility across applications systems and infrastructure.
Develop dashboards alerts health checks and key metrics.
Create alert thresholds to reduce false positives and improve reliability.
Track service performance trends and system availability.

2. Infrastructure Systems Monitoring

Monitor Windows/Linux servers VMware environments and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).
Support monitoring of databases middleware and network components.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to forecast capacity requirements.
Identify and resolve potential system issues proactively.

3. Application Monitoring

Monitor application performance transaction flows and dependencies via Dynatrace.
Implement and support Real User Monitoring (RUM) and synthetic monitoring.
Work directly with application teams to ensure complete coverage.
Assist with troubleshooting and system-level performance optimization.

4. Incident Response Support

Participate in performance-related incident investigations.
Provide monitoring insights during outages and problem resolution.
Conduct root cause analysis and address monitoring gaps.
Document findings and assist in post-incident improvement efforts.

5. Continuous Improvement

Enhance monitoring standards documentation and governance.
Recommend alert tuning automation and configuration improvements.
Integrate monitoring tools with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow Jira).
Support initiatives to strengthen overall observability practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Experience

5 years in systems engineering infrastructure support or monitoring roles.
5 years hands-on experience with Dynatrace or similar APM tools.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux servers and VMware.
Experience with AWS Azure and/or Google Cloud.
Scripting experience (PowerShell Bash) strongly preferred.
Understanding of DNS TCP/IP load balancing and general networking.
Knowledge of Kubernetes or container monitoring.
Experience with ITIL processes and working in regulated industries.
Familiarity with enterprise log analysis and ITSM tools (Jira ServiceNow).

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to collaborate across cross functional teams.
Proactive and detail-oriented problem solver.

Skill Matrix

Skill

Required/Desired

Years of Experience

Effective verbal & written communication at all levels

Required

5 Years

Windows/Linux servers VMware cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)

Required

5 Years

Scripting (PowerShell Bash)

Required

5 Years

Networking fundamentals (DNS TCP/IP load balancing)

Required

5 Years

Experience migrating from Dynatrace Managed to SaaS

Required

5 Years

Recommending baseline thresholds KPIs SLAs

Required

5 Years

Familiarity with enterprise log frameworks & tools (Jira ServiceNow)

Required

5 Years

Exposure to AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification

Preferred

3 Years

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Senior Dynatrace Engineer Atlanta GA Hybrid (Business Meetings) Contract Duration: 04/06/2026 06/30/2026 (Potential for Extension) Interview Type: Web Cam or In-Person This position is based in Atlanta GA and the consultant has to travel onsite on the first day for onboarding. This incl...