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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$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and optimize virtualization infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and support for Azure and VMWare environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $120K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated workflows using SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, provide training, and ensure seamless data int...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion database and server excellence by managing SQL Server and Windows environments. Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability across development, test, and production systems while s...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $229K *

Lead complex enterprise customer engagements to modernize contact centers, enhance customer experiences, and drive adoption of innovative solutions. Manage cross-functional teams and ensure successful...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $224K *

Optimize customer onboarding by leading complex setup engagements, mentoring teams, and enhancing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful configurations and improve customer exp...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing Azure environments for a mission-critical federal program. Own infrastructure as code with Terraform, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring o...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading software development initiatives and guiding a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive delivery and operational excellence in a...

Davenport, IARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you drive market success for innovative Application Security solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance customer value and digital transformation strategies across diverse...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for a complex federal platform, safeguarding cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, implement, and automate robust s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $199K *

Elevate your career by strategizing and implementing complex tech solutions. Lead project teams, conduct research, and mentor peers while driving operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction in...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team to lead a national initiative enhancing AI literacy across PK-12 education. Collaborate with educators and stakeholders to develop interdisciplinary resources and frameworks, ensur...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

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

$88K - $154K *

Optimize document management processes for a large-scale industrial project, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible records throughout all project phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $284K *

Reimagine healthcare technology by leading the development of secure, scalable microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital solutions that transform patient experiences an...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $284K *

Join a team that’s redefining pharmacy and healthcare through innovative digital solutions. As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you'll lead in creating next-generation platforms, ensuring qualit...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $284K *

Champion the design and development of scalable applications, integrating AI and data systems. Lead technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence across the technology stack whil...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $284K *

Reimagine application development by leading architecture and scaling core systems. Drive AI integration, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence across full-stack technologies while deliverin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare by managing large-scale digital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success, focusing on adoption and integration of technol...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$122K - $176K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cutting-edge financial assistant, enhancing user experience through innovative features and AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic st...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative software solutions, tackling complex customer challenges across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaborate closely with clients to translate needs...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $241K *

Join us to shape the future of platform engineering by driving strategic initiatives, influencing organizational architecture, and enhancing developer experience across a multi-cloud environment. Your...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

3 days 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.