Explore DevOps Lead Jobs

Find DevOps Lead opportunities that match your experience in cloud infrastructure, software delivery, and engineering leadership. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles at organizations building reliable, scalable technology platforms.

What Does a DevOps Lead Do?

A DevOps Lead helps teams deliver software efficiently and reliably by connecting development and operations practices. Responsibilities may include guiding engineers, improving CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, strengthening observability and incident response, and advancing automation and security across the software lifecycle.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code; containers and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD tools; scripting; monitoring; and site reliability practices. Communication, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to set technical direction are also important.

DevOps Lead Career Opportunities

DevOps Leads work across technology companies and sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on platform engineering, cloud operations, developer productivity, security, or reliability, and can provide a path toward senior engineering management or infrastructure leadership.

Find Your Next DevOps Lead Role

Browse DevOps Lead jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to roles that align with your technical strengths and leadership goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence through CI/CD automation, observability, and engineering management. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to enhance system reliability a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative DevSecOps solutions, ensuring high availability and security while driving automation and operational e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $116K *

Unlock potential by designing automation-first solutions that enhance platform reliability and streamline delivery in a hybrid environment, focusing on investment banking and brokerage operations...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain robust infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance system reliability using modern DevOps practices and tools. Collaborate with developers to ensure sea...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and ensuring system reliability in a collaborative environment. Thrive in a role that demands expertise in m...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Design, deploy, and automate infrastructure as a DevOps Engineer to enhance mission-critical systems. Collaborate on modernization programs, ensuring tools operate flawlessly while handling outages an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in automating critical tech infrastructure and software deployment. Collaborate on a high-priority modernization program, optimizing systems and enhancing capabilities with secure, sca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion infrastructure automation and CI/CD development while mentoring junior engineers. This senior role focuses on designing secure DevOps solutions and optimizing cloud resources, ensuring best p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and empower a high-performing DevOps team to drive infrastructure automation, CI/CD excellence, and AI adoption, enhancing operational reliability and scalability across cloud environments while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect and oversee advanced DevOps strategies, integrating security into the software lifecycle. Leverage expertise in CI/CD, IaC, and cloud security to enhance infrastructure and align solutions w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the management of DoD systems as a skilled DevOps Engineer by overseeing installations, configurations, and system monitoring to uphold security and sustainability within a secure environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Optimize infrastructure and enhance reliability by leading a hands-on DevOps team. Collaborate with engineering to deploy scalable AWS systems, drive automation, and integrate AI capabilities while en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $117K *

Elevate your career by driving the evolution of development and release processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions through automation, enhancing the SDLC stages and ensuring efficient ope...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, automating deployments, and ensuring high availability for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading the design, automation, and deployment of scalable systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance mission-critical applications and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$60K - $135K *

Champion the design and implementation of secure, scalable database solutions while managing compliance and vulnerability remediation in hybrid cloud environments, collaborating with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $135K *

Shape the future of secure infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, managing databases, and ensuring compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $96K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by managing and optimizing Sandbox and Gateway platforms. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and AWS to enhance scalability, security, and operational readi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower our team by architecting advanced DevOps strategies and frameworks. This expert role demands leadership in designing scalable infrastructure and aligning solutions with business goals while en...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building and owning the infrastructure that drives our software lifecycle. You'll design, implement, and maintain systems that enhance developer velocity and ensure production r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of our CI/CD platform by leading a skilled team, enhancing automation, and collaborating with clients to deliver secure, scalable solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in sof...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable AWS solutions. Leverage expertise in CI/CD, containerization, and automation to enhance reliability and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $128K *

Join a dynamic Technology Team to innovate and maintain AWS infrastructure using cutting-edge DevOps practices. You'll automate processes and enhance performance across Windows and Linux environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer focused on enhancing AI security for enterprises. Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to build resilient infrastructure while collaborating with engineering...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a DevOps Lead do?question toggle

    A DevOps Lead guides practices and teams that connect software development with IT operations. The role commonly involves improving deployment automation, cloud infrastructure, system reliability, monitoring, and collaboration across engineering teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for DevOps Lead jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containers, Kubernetes, scripting, observability, and security fundamentals. Leadership, communication, and mentoring skills are also valued.

  • How much do DevOps Lead jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for salary details and role-specific compensation.

  • What experience is typically needed to become a DevOps Lead?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or site reliability, along with a record of leading projects or mentoring engineers. Specific requirements differ by company and role.

  • Where can DevOps Leads work?question toggle

    DevOps Leads are hired by technology companies and organizations across industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and enterprise services. They may specialize in cloud operations, platform engineering, developer productivity, security, or reliability.