Principal Cloud Native Specialist
Summary
the pitchJoin Dynatrace, a leading software company focused on providing automated, code-level visibility into microservices and full-stack observability across dynamic architectures. As a Principal Cloud Native Specialist, you will serve as the technical expert for Kubernetes and container orchestration, lead technical discovery and proof of concepts, design observability-as-code strategies, and advocate for the cloud-native ecosystem. You will work closely with the Global Sales and Customer Success teams to help organizations navigate the complexities of containerized environments.
Role
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What’s the role?
Dynatrace is seeking a high-energy Cloud Native Specialist to serve as the technical vanguard for modern infrastructure environments across EMEA. This is a specialized overlay role focused on the intersection of Platform Engineering, Kubernetes (K8s), and Multi-cloud strategy. You will partner with our Global Sales and Customer Success teams to help organizations navigate the complexities of "day-2" operations in containerized environments, ensuring they achieve full-stack observability across dynamic, ephemeral architectures.
Core Responsibilities
1. Cloud Native Domian Expertise:
- Act as the technical "Subject Matter Expert" (SME) for all things Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift) and container orchestration.
- Demonstrate how Dynatrace provides automated, code-level visibility into microservices without manual instrumentation or sidecar overhead.
- Advocate for OpenTelemetry (OTel) integration and explain how Dynatrace extends the value of open-source telemetry in a production-grade environment.
2. Domain Execution:
- Lead technical discovery and high-stakes Proof of Concepts (POCs) specifically targeting "Born-in-the-Cloud" accounts or legacy enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
- Build "Cloud-Native ROI" models, illustrating how automated observability reduces "Kubernetes Tax" (the operational overhead of managing K8s at scale).
- Support the sales team in positioning Dynatrace against niche cloud-native tools by highlighting our AI-driven root cause analysis (Davis® AI).
3. Platform Engineering & SRE Alignment:Design observability-as-code strategies using Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane.
- Consult with customer Platform Teams to integrate Dynatrace into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions) and "GitOps" workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Help customers implement Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Error Budgets within their cloud-native stacks to drive SRE maturity.
4. Ecosystem Advocacy:
- Stay at the forefront of the CNCF landscape, including Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd), Serverless (AWS Lambda, Fargate), and eBPF technologies.
- Conduct "Cloud Native Maturity" workshops focused on automated scaling, pod-level resource optimization, and cost-aware infrastructure management.
What will help you succeed
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years in a technical pre-sales, DevOps, or SRE role, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
- Technical Depth: * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Application Developer (CKAD) preferred.
- Deep understanding of container runtimes, ingress controllers, and service discovery.
- Hands-on experience with Service Mesh architectures and sidecar patterns.
- Cloud Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a focus on their managed Kubernetes and Serverless offerings.
- Automation & Code: Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, and YAML. Ability to read/write code in Go, Java, or Node.js to assist with microservices troubleshooting.
- Business Acumen: Ability to explain the business impact of "MTTR" and "Deployment Frequency" to executive stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with eBPF-based monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with FinOps principles (matching cloud spend to container performance).
- Active participation in the CNCF community or open-source projects.
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
- A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
- Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
- A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
- An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow
- A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
- A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
- A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
- Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
Compensation and Rewards
Key responsibilities
- Act as the technical "Subject Matter Expert" (SME) for all things Kubernetes and container orchestration, demonstrating how Dynatrace provides automated visibility into microservices.
- Lead technical discovery and high-stakes Proof of Concepts (POCs) specifically targeting "Born-in-the-Cloud" accounts or legacy enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
- Design observability-as-code strategies using Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane, and consult with customer Platform Teams to integrate Dynatrace into CI/CD pipelines.