Director of Solution Architecture (Remote, United States) at Dynatrace

Company DescriptionDynatrace is the world leader in providing Application Performance Monitoring software. Some companies claim leadership, Dynatrace proves it. We’re redefining the rules of performance, with a focus on what it takes for companies to succeed in today’s digital economy. Being a trailblazer is hard work and we need dedicated team players that will work to ensure Dynatrace remains #1 in the market.Job DescriptionOur growing Enterprise Solutions team has formed out of a high demand from our Enterprise clients needing leadership to deploy the Dynatrace platform at extreme scale. Many of our engagements require highly experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect consultants to assess, design, and provide guided implementation assistance. The engagements we lead often help our customers navigate use cases through their own highly complex hybrid environments. Our current ESA team has developed best practices and highly effective ways to achieve success. Many of the enterprises we encounter are on a journey, transforming the way they monitor at scale, not only in production but throughout their entire application lifecycles. Our capabilities offer tool rationalization, ITSM integrations, and DevOps techniques in highly dynamic environments that span both Cloud and On-Premises infrastructure.As a Director of Solution Architecture, you will lead a team of highly skilled Solution Architects and Engineers, guiding them in deploying and optimizing our solutions across a variety of enterprise environments. You will leverage your extensive background in solution architecture and your experience in managing technical teams to drive success in complex, large-scale projects. Your role will involve strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence while maintaining the technical acumen and the ability to dive into hands-on work for prototyping solutions, providing guidance, mentoring, and motivating the team, or reviewing team members’ suggested solutions. Additionally, you will be expected to manage and directly work with some of our largest key accounts, ensuring they receive the best solutions and services from our team.As a team member, you will find it exciting to be exposed to a vast number of technologies, teams, and techniques throughout some of the top organizations in the world. This opportunity is one of a kind and will often exercise every skill set in an Enterprise Solutions Architect’s arsenal. Our ESA team members find this job incredibly engaging, very demanding at times, but extremely rewarding.Our team members have a passion for technology, the ability to understand and assess new technologies, and understand their applicability to business. We are seeking a driven individual who has a desire to work with some of the best in the market.QualificationsMinimum Requirements10+ years of experience in software and/or solution engineering, with a strong background in solution architecture3+ years of experience managing a team of Solution Architects or similar technical teams5+ years of experience in a large-scale IT environment, preferably within a major business or government enterpriseBachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experiencePreferred RequirementsProven track record of leadership and management within diverse, large-scale IT enterprises, demonstrating the ability to adapt and excel in various organizational contextsExperience in resource allocation, project management, and cost managementExpertise in one or more cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Strong understanding of network topologies, security protocols, and capacity planningExperience with container-based solutions (Kubernetes, Docker) and service mesh technologiesExcellent communication, presentation and leadership skills, with the ability to lead multi-day meetings and present to executive stakeholdersExperience with ITSM integrations, DevOps practices, and hybrid cloud environments.Familiarity with PaaS solutions (Cloud Foundry, OpenShift) and high availability/disaster recovery designs.Ability to work with a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud services.Additional certifications in network security, cloud technologies, or project management.Deep understanding of application and infrastructure monitoring, observability, and performance optimization.Proficiency in automation tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GoCD).Development background in object-oriented languages (Java, .NET) and SQL.Experience with enterprise logging technologies and strategies.Demonstrable skills in enterprise architecture planning and design, including diagramming and documentation.Additional InformationCompensation and rewards:DOE, annual salary of $180K - $205K plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401k, PTO. When determining your salary, we consider your experience, skills, education, and work location. Our total compensation package includes unlimited personal time off, an employee stock purchase plan, and a reward system.  We also offer medical/dental benefits, and a company matching 401(k) plan for retirement. Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: Dynatrace LLC (Dynatrace) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Dynatrace employee. Dynatrace will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Dynatrace.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law/EEO is the Law Supplement. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Computer Software