Technical Platform Lead

The Institute of Internal Auditors; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Technical Platform Lead to guide platform, integration, and data engineering initiatives. You will lead a hands-on team and drive scalable cloud solutions powering our digital ecosystem.

Hybrid role based in Lake Mary, FL, with a focus on Azure, Databricks, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms. You will mentor engineers and shape engineering standards across cloud services and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software/platform/cloud engineering, with 2+ years leading or managing technical teams.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, API design, systems integration, and enterprise app development.
• Experience with data engineering concepts, SQL, Databricks, Spark, or similar data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with C#/.NET or comparable development frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and cloud engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical leadership.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices for cloud platforms, integrations, APIs, and data engineering.
• Design and deliver scalable solutions using Azure Integration Services, Databricks, and modern cloud technologies.
• Guide development of enterprise integrations connecting Dynamics 365 and other SaaS platforms.
• Build and enhance data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities.
• Champion AI-assisted development, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Partner with architects, product managers, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.
• Contribute hands-on to architecture, code reviews, technical design, and complex engineering initiatives as a player-coach.

Skills

Azure cloud

API design

Data engineering

SQL

C#/.NET

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Infrastructure as code

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Azure Integration Services

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Spark

Job description

Senior, Manager Technical Platform Lead

Location:

Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid)

Department:

Technology, Product & Experience (TPX)

Reports To:

Senior Director, Enterprise Platforms & Automation

Status:

Full-Time | Exempt

About The IIA

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We are dedicated to advancing the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, and professional resources. Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation, we provide a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact.

Why Join The IIA?

• Make a global impact by advancing the internal audit profession.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
• Grow your career while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens organizations around the world.
• Join a team committed to integrity, accountability, and putting people first.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, Technical Platform Lead is a hands-on engineering leader responsible for guiding IIA's platform, integration, and data engineering initiatives while leading and developing a team of engineers. This player-coach role combines technical leadership with people management, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud solutions that power the organization's digital ecosystem.

Working across Azure, Databricks, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms, you'll help shape the future of IIA's technology landscape while fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and AI-enabled development practices.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Lake Mary, Florida, combining in-office collaboration with remote work.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical leadership.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices for cloud platforms, integrations, APIs, and data engineering.
• Design and deliver scalable solutions using Azure Integration Services, Databricks, and modern cloud technologies.
• Guide development of enterprise integrations connecting Dynamics 365 and other SaaS platforms.
• Build and enhance data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities.
• Champion AI-assisted development, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Partner with architects, product managers, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.
• Contribute hands-on to architecture, code reviews, technical design, and complex engineering initiatives as a player-coach.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of software, platform, or cloud engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or managing technical teams.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, API design, systems integration, and enterprise application development.
• Experience with data engineering concepts, SQL, Databricks, Spark, or similar modern data platforms.
• Hands-on experience with C#/.NET or comparable development frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and cloud engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Integration Services, Dynamics 365, Databricks, Microsoft Entra External ID, and Power BI.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted software development practices.
• Experience within a membership association, nonprofit, or professional services organization.
• Microsoft Azure and Databricks certifications are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.