Job Title: AppDynamics Engineer (APM / Performance Monitoring)
Role Summary
We are looking for an AppDynamics Engineer to implement and manage application performance monitoring solutions. The role involves configuring AppDynamics, analyzing application performance, identifying bottlenecks, and enabling proactive monitoring to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, configure, and manage AppDynamics APM solutions across applications
- Monitor application performance, user experience, and business transactions
- Analyze performance issues and identify root causes (code, infrastructure, DB, network)
- Create dashboards, alerts, and reports for real-time monitoring
- Configure Business Transactions, Health Rules, and Policies in AppDynamics
- Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to resolve performance issues
- Support incident management and troubleshooting using AppDynamics insights
- Integrate AppDynamics with CI/CD pipelines and other monitoring tools
- Conduct performance trend analysis and capacity planning
- Ensure monitoring coverage across microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in APM / Application Monitoring / Performance Engineering
- Hands-on experience with AppDynamics (setup, configuration, administration)
- Strong understanding of application architecture (monolith, microservices)
- Experience in monitoring Java, .NET, or Node.js applications
- Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs)
- Familiarity with performance metrics (response time, throughput, latency, error rates)
- Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools
- Understanding of Linux/Unix systems
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with other monitoring tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices
- Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Proactive mindset with focus on system reliability
Nice to Have
- AppDynamics certification (Associate/Professional level)
- Experience in setting up end-user monitoring (EUM) and business iQ
Knowledge of alert tuning and noise reduction strategies
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Application Notice
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in APM / Application Monitoring / Performance Engineering
- Hands-on experience with AppDynamics (setup, configuration, administration)
- Strong understanding of application architecture (monolith, microservices)
- Experience in monitoring Java, .NET, or Node.js applications
- Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs)
- Familiarity with performance metrics (response time, throughput, latency, error rates)
- Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools
- Understanding of Linux/Unix systems
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
Synechron Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as competitive, particularly relative to large service-consulting peers and in certain in-demand skill areas. Compensation sentiment appears strongest when staffing is stable on strong client engagements and for market-aligned roles in major hubs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often portrayed as a strong point in the U.S., with broad coverage and relatively favorable out-of-pocket experiences. Core medical, dental, and vision options are consistently described as meeting or exceeding a baseline expectation for consulting roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity was made broadly accessible through a company-wide RSU grant tied to a major revenue milestone. This is positioned as a notable upside even if it is framed as a one-time recognition event rather than an ongoing program.
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What We Do
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,700+, and has 48 offices in 19 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.
