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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software solutions, leveraging your expertise in NextJS, React, and Java to drive operational excellence and mentor a dynamic engineering team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the modernization and reliability of application environments. Collaborate across teams to design CI/CD pipelines and ensure seamless application delivery in Azure and AWS...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role leading software engineering efforts, driving innovation, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational excellence across teams while working with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by modernizing applications into microservices. Collaborate with teams to implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring secure and scalable deployments in a dynamic fe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and secure cloud container solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance client environments and drive mission-critical change in a fast-paced DevOps role...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Innovate and evolve cloud infrastructure while optimizing reliability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate AI-powered tools, enhance operations, and shape self-servi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate as you architect and develop solutions for enterprise clients. Manage a dynamic team, ensuring project success while enhancing team growth and utilizing AI tools throughout the softw...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $235K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives, ensuring operational stability and project delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$195K - $362K *

Transform complex customer needs into scalable solutions by leading technical deployments, integrations, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value and enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower your career as a DevOps Engineer, driving cloud infrastructure innovation, automation, and scaling within a dynamic team. Your expertise will enhance service reliability in a hybrid work envir...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple application modernization projects, ensuring effective resource allocation, budget tracking, and agile development practices while collaborating with teams to enha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize Linux and Kubernetes environments, applying DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiency and support critical mission objectives in a high-visibility s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by leading the design and development of scalable Java solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality softw...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT operations and support. Lead a skilled team, collaborate with senior management, and drive strategic IT initiatives to enhance service deliver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer the power architecture strategy for cutting-edge data center infrastructure. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and implement high-efficiency power solutions, ensuring alignment with indu...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability of services. Collaborate with development teams to enhance performance in a dynamic, hybrid work env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by developing CI/CD pipelines and integrating tools to enhance DevOps processes. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and automate deployments across diverse environments, ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations and security across digital platforms in the A...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $190K *

Drive automation and optimization of hybrid network environments, leveraging coding skills to enhance operational workflows. Collaborate closely with network engineers to translate processes into effi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $195K *

Contribute to the automation and optimization of software release processes, ensuring timely delivery and high quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and manage de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$69K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading technical operations for P3 contracts, ensuring quality assurance and effective issue resolution. Collaborate with partners to maintain high standards and support hospital...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$101K - $182K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications, leveraging your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React. Drive innovation and team collaboration while ensuring high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $206K *

Drive the development and security of mission-critical applications on AWS, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to automate CI/CD pipelines and ensure robust infrastructure across various sec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.