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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$121K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in corporate IT. As an IT Lead, you'll oversee IT operations, manage a dedicated team, and partner with factory IT to ensure seamless technology solutions across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform software development by leading a team to enhance build, test, and release processes. Drive internal tooling and developer experience while collaborating across teams to streamline workflows...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Empower engineering teams by managing and evolving our AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while writing production code. Collaborate on deployment pipelines and observability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing aerospace development by overseeing the design, evaluation, and sustainment of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, while providing expert engineering support and ensuring complianc...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, leveraging GCP and DevOps practices to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Drive innovation in microservices and API management while fost...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by building and managing cloud infrastructures. Contribute to enhancing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring security and observability, while collaborating closely...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions while mentoring teams and setting technical standards. Drive innovation in cloud-native products and enhance developer capabilities through hands-on leadership...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $155K *

Champion the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability through automation and collaboration with development teams. Drive continuous improvement in proces...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage engineering projects to deliver sustainable, code-compliant designs. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure project success while maintaining quality control and meeting deadlines. Lead a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Elevate security practices at scale by implementing robust DevSecOps solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud platforms and drive compliance, ensuring secure software engine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and automation of secure cloud platforms in Azure, collaborating across teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment practices for enterprise applicat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $264K *

Transform the future of digital customer success by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer efficiency and ensure high-quality software deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $115K *

Manage the build promotion and deployment processes across teams, ensuring seamless coordination and communication. Drive resolution of project conflicts while overseeing incident triage to maintain s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud solutions that enhance scalability and reliability. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior specialists, and drive operational improvements in a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure for autonomous systems. Lead cloud and edge computing initiatives, mentor engineers, and optimize performance while ensuring security and compliance in a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform security into a seamless feature by designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to enhance security practices across cloud envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $177K *

Shape the future of developer tooling by leading strategy and governance for an enterprise ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience, drive automation, and ens...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $218K *

Engage your expertise to lead a dynamic engineering team, driving innovation and best practices in software development and deployment. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance solutions in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers while driving impactful technical solutions. Oversee projects, align business needs with technical execution, and ensure high-quality delivery through effective manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$91K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, where you'll implement infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of services in a hy...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by architecting scalable infrastructures, automating CI/CD processes, and enhancing operational excellence through collaboration and innovation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment processes and integrate security controls in a sec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $145K *

Join our team as a Senior DevOps Engineer to drive infrastructure excellence and secure high-performing deployments. Craft scalable solutions while mentoring others and fostering collaboration across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Shape the future of DevOps by architecting and modernizing enterprise solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline processes, enhance security, and drive automation, ensuring reliable s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.