Engineering Manager-Cloud Modernization and Data Integration

Interactive Process Technology LLC; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud modernization is seeking an Engineering Manager with deep Azure expertise. In this remote role, you will lead a diverse team in delivering scalable data platforms, ensuring high availability and security. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud architecture and strong leadership skills, with a focus on driving innovation and Agile practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Remote-first culture

Opportunities for leadership development

High-impact government projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in cloud and data platform development.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams (5+ members).
• Expert-level experience with Azure cloud native services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team.
• Oversee the development of cloud-native data pipelines.
• Champion DevSecOps practices across all engineering work.

Skills

Azure Cloud Services

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Data Transformation

DevSecOps Practices

Python

Java

SQL

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Event Hubs

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

Engineering Manager - Cloud Modernization & Data Integration

Location: Remote

Clearance: Ability to obtain US DoD Security Clearance

About Us:

At IPTA, we empower mission-critical systems through secure, scalable cloud modernization and data-driven transformation. We're seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager who can both meet the technical depth of our Azure Cloud Engineering needs and lead a high-performance team across cloud infrastructure, software engineering, cybersecurity, and data engineering disciplines. This role will drive cross-domain initiatives, develop robust cloud-native systems, and play a critical leadership role in enabling our enterprise-wide cloud migration and analytics strategy.

Position Overview:

As the Engineering Manager for Cloud Modernization & Data Integration, you will manage a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering scalable data platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, and secure modernization of legacy systems into Azure and AWS environments. You will be responsible for technical oversight, delivery execution, architecture guidance, and team development. This role requires deep technical knowledge in Azure data pipelines and cloud architecture, as well as strong leadership, program coordination, and Agile execution experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of Database Engineers, Software Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers (Azure and AWS), and Cybersecurity Engineers in delivering cloud modernization and data integration solutions
• Own technical oversight of Azure cloud-native data pipelines, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability
• Guide the development of ETL workflows, event-driven pipelines, and cloud-native services using Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs, Databricks, and Spark
• Coordinate across data, application, and infrastructure teams to manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and monitoring
• Oversee migration strategies for refactoring and replatforming legacy applications and data stores into Azure and AWS
• Champion DevSecOps best practices, ensuring compliance with cloud security frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, DoD standards) and integrating security controls into all engineering work
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and government stakeholders to define engineering roadmaps and align to program goals
• Conduct technical reviews, assess architectural decisions, and lead troubleshooting/root cause analysis of critical system issues
• Drive Agile engineering delivery, ensuring sprint objectives are met and continuously improving engineering team effectiveness
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across your team

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of engineering experience in cloud and data platform development
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams (5+ members) in a cloud modernization context
• Expert-level experience with Azure cloud native services, including Data Factory, Event Hubs, Functions, Databricks, and Azure SQL
• Hands-on background in ETL pipeline development, streaming and batch data workflows, and structured/unstructured data processing
• Strong technical foundation in Python or Java, and SQL for building data transformations and APIs
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, IaC (e.g., Terraform), and DevOps practices for cloud platforms
• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure and migration strategies
• Experience working in Agile environments, leading sprints, and delivering within SAFe or Scrum frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with data architecture modernization and the development of analytics-ready data platforms
• Familiarity with GitLab or GitHub workflows, Azure DevOps, and cloud monitoring/logging tools
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and integration of compliance requirements into cloud platforms
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Why IPTA:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote-first culture with flexibility and trust
• Opportunities for leadership development and technical growth
• Work on high-impact government programs driving data and AI readiness at enterprise scale

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. The compensation range for this role is up to 180k based on the function, education, experience and qualifications of the applicants. IPTA provides a variety of benefits including health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.