Trace3

Sr. Architect | Dynatrace/Observability (Remote)

Trace3 • $170K — $209K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on Dynatrace experience in enterprise environments.
  • Current knowledge of Dynatrace SaaS platform features like Grail and DQL.
  • Experience migrating customers from Dynatrace Managed to SaaS.
  • 10+ years in observability, covering APM, infrastructure monitoring, and AIOps.
  • Proven success in delivering observability strategy engagements and assessments.
  • Ability to produce executive-quality deliverables and present to stakeholders.
  • Experience leading or mentoring teams in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

  • Guide delivery quality across the Dynatrace practice.
  • Mentor newly certified consultants to enhance their skills.
  • Lead customer-facing observability strategy engagements.
  • Set technical standards and review delivery work.
  • Shape practice direction, including service offerings and methodologies.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customer leadership.
  • Develop junior consultants into independent practitioners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match and additional savings options.
  • Training and development programs to enhance skills.
  • Collaborative culture with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Generous paid time off and a stocked office with snacks.
Full Job Description
Role Summary
Trace3 is seeking a senior observability leader to serve as technical lead for our Dynatrace practice. This individual will guide delivery quality across the practice, mentor recently certified consultants, and lead customer-facing observability strategy engagements. The role is positioned to grow into leadership of the broader Observability Services group.

Required Qualifications

Dynatrace Technical Leadership
  • 3+ years of recent, hands-on Dynatrace experience in production enterprise environments.
  • Current working knowledge of the Dynatrace SaaS (3rd generation) platform, including Grail, Dynatrace Query Language (DQL), OpenPipeline, Workflows, AppEngine, Notebooks, and Davis AI.
  • Experience guiding customers through migration from Dynatrace Managed capabilities to the current SaaS platform.
  • Proven ability to set technical standards, review delivery work, and develop junior consultants into independent practitioners.
    Dynatrace Professional certification is preferred but not required

Observability Strategy and Advisory
  • 10+ years of experience across the observability landscape, spanning APM, infrastructure monitoring, log analytics, digital experience monitoring, and AIOps, with exposure to multiple vendor platforms and open standards such as OpenTelemetry.
  • Demonstrated success delivering strategy engagements, including observability maturity assessments, current state analysis, target state roadmaps, and vendor-neutral product selection.
  • Track record of producing executive-quality deliverables such as assessment reports, architecture recommendations, and strategic roadmaps.
  • Comfort presenting findings and recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders.

Leadership
  • Experience leading or mentoring delivery teams in a consulting or professional services environment.
  • Ability to shape practice direction, including service offerings, delivery methodology, and team capability development.
  • Strong client presence, sound judgment, and the credibility to serve as a trusted advisor to customer leadership.


Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range

$170,000-$209,000 USD

The Perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off


Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

About Trace3

Trace3, Inc. is an Irvine, CA-based Information technology company and managed service provider. The company provides IT Operations Analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data intelligence, Internet of Things consulting and data center services for businesses.
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