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Senior Software Engineer with Leadership Potential (Java)

Senior Software Engineer with Leadership Potential (Java)

Your role at Dynatrace

Dynatrace is the world’s leading Software Intelligence monitoring platform, delivering answers—not just data—about application performance and end-user experience. We’re looking for experienced Software Engineers who are passionate not only about technology but also about people.
Your role
As a Senior Software Engineer with Leadership Potential you will start your journey as Software Engineer and in the future you can evolve to dual role that combines responsibilities as both the Team Captain and a Software Engineer. Strong focus on supporting Engineering Team, its individual team members, and their talents, strengths, and creativity so that they’re leveraged to maximum effect. You also have the opportunity to continue growing and developing technically as a software engineer, being able to contribute to architecture discussions and complex implementations. As Team Captain you will:
  • Handle 1on1 sessions with all team members (mentor and help them find the right path to grow in Dynatrace and empower them to become their best version)
  • Ensure knowledge sharing, performance, communication, and motivation within the team
  • Ensure the team is organized and structured in alignment with the organization goals and team / individual needs
  • Conduct interviews and assess the suitability of candidates

As Senior Software Engineer you will:

  • Build, deliver and be responsible for critical and most challenging features and components throughout their lifecycle for our Clouds application
  • You will work with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), researching and building knowledge around modern cloud architectures. You will build services and visualizations that help our users understand the complexity of cloud observability data
  • Ensure adherence to best practices, quality of code, and design principles
  • Advise in architectural decisions and drive complex system efforts
  • Make software design decisions and identify potential issues and risks
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders effectively to solve problems and drive decisions

What will help you succeed

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend/core development
  • Hands-on team player with excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable software architectures.
  • Ideally, experience with cloud technologies AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Proven track record as a People Lead, not just a Tech Lead—emphasizing mentoring, coaching, performance management, and career development
  • Empathetic and supportive personality, passionate about feedback culture and knowledge sharing
  • Comfortable working in agile teams, with a collaborative and iterative approach
  • Good English communication

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

  • Dynatrace is a leader in unified observability and security.
  • We provide a culture of excellence with competitive compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance.
  • Our employees work with the largest cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, and other leading partners worldwide to create strategic alliances.
  • The Dynatrace platform uses cutting-edge technologies, including our own Davis hypermodal AI, to help our customers modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and enable flawless digital experiences.
  • Over 50% of the Fortune 100 companies are current customers of Dynatrace.

Note to Recruiters and Agencies: Thank you for your interest in Dynatrace. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes—do not forward them via our website or directly to Dynatrace employees. Dynatrace will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes, and any resumes received this way will be considered the property of Dynatrace.

Benefits and perks

Mental health support

Our Employee Assistance Program, powered by Telus Health, offers support for you and your family members.

Wellness Days

Four company-designated extra paid days off for you to recharge batteries.

Flexibility

Our hybrid working model and flexible working hours offer you the flexibility you need.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase company stock (NYSE:DT) at a discounted price and become a shareholder.

Learn & develop

Company-wide learning perks, designated team's learning days, and more.

Volunteering day

A day of paid volunteer time to support a community or cause you care about.

Regular team events

We host Global Culture Parties, Family & Friends at Work Day, Global Breakfasts, Green Weeks, Pride Month, and beyond!

International vibe

Most of our offices and teams are proudly multicultural. English is our shared language, but we embrace and learn from each other's cultures.

About Dynatrace

Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the leading AI-powered observability and security platform. We're advancing observability for today's digital businesses, helping transform modern digital ecosystems' complexity into powerful business assets.

Our AI-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing customers to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy. Dynatrace offers simplicity, clarity, and reliability at scale to ensure teams can make informed decisions, minimize downtime, and drive their business forward with confidence.

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