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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$160K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions through innovative full-stack engineering. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects involving AI, big data, and efficient APIs, while fostering career growth i...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate technology leadership by shaping enterprise transformation strategies, building executive relationships, and driving market presence. Collaborate across teams to connect technology investments...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $203K *

Drive operational excellence by providing technical support and enhancing application performance. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability, implement SRE practices, and contribute to continuous...

Connecticut, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $186K *

Build and enhance backend services for a global insurance platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and improve user experience through data-driven insights and...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$131K - $237K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive safety excellence by leading program development, compliance, and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and enhance safety culture in diverse operational e...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a leading role in advancing Microsoft identity solutions for government clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management capabil...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

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

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform compliance through AI-driven strategies that continuously enhance IT governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence, ensuring operational efficiency and audit readiness across multipl...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality improvement in Value-Based Care by analyzing performance, developing strategies, and collaborating with provider organizations to enhance Medicare Stars, HEDIS, and CAHPS outcomes acr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Architect and elevate the enterprise data architecture, driving the design and development of scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and availability...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $185K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a hands-on Appian Solutions Developer, leading an Agile team in application development, enhancements, and support. Drive technical design, collaborate with stakeholder...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in defining and overseeing enterprise automation architecture, ensuring scalable, secure solutions across platforms like ServiceNow and Microsoft. Collaborate cross-functionally to ali...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Champion the design and operation of security services, ensuring safety and resilience for delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to foster secure practices while guiding and mentoring engineers t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$139K - $235K *

Lead the charge in transforming investor relations processes, enhancing communication of strategy and performance to the market. Collaborate with executives to manage investor relationships and delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.