Dynatrace Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions•Shreveport, LA

49d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Dynatrace Engineer for the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and optimization of Dynatrace monitoring solutions with a strong focus on migrating from Dynatrace Managed to SaaS environments. This role demands deep technical expertise in observability platforms, cloud-native architectures, and automation tooling. About Cognizant's CIS Practice: Cognizant's CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in Dynatrace implementation and administration.
Proven experience in SaaS migration projects using Dynatrace.
Proficiency in Terraform, Jenkins, and scripting (Bash, Python).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Strong understanding of observability concepts and ITIL processes

Responsibilities

Dynatrace Setup & Configuration: Install and configure Dynatrace for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Enable Real User Monitoring (RUM), Synthetic Monitoring, and Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM).
Define tagging strategies, alerting profiles, management zones, and API integrations.
SaaS Migration: Lead the assessment and planning for migration from Dynatrace Managed to SaaS.
Develop detailed migration plans including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
Execute migration using tools like Dynatrace Configuration Manager and Terraform Provider.
Performance & Availability Monitoring: Monitor key business transactions and system availability.
Troubleshoot latency, availability, and infrastructure issues.
Maintain 97%+ adherence to security policy SLAs.
Automation & AI/ML Integration: Leverage Dynatrace Davis AI for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and predictive analytics.
Implement AI-driven remediation and business impact monitoring.
Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with application teams to align monitoring with SLAs.
Create and maintain documentation, KB articles, and test plans.
Participate in change management and deployment cycles.