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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$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

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by leading diverse technical disciplines, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaboration. Your hands-on leadership will ensure effective deliver...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer secure cloud solutions by leveraging your DevSecOps expertise to enhance computing architecture and brokerage services, ensuring compliance with DoD frameworks while mentoring teams and drivin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology as a DevOps Engineer, driving automation and infrastructure management in a dynamic hybrid environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance service rel...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud infrastructure and automation. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll implement solutions, streamline processes, and ensure service reliability while collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Elevate security practices by designing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and integrating security controls into DevOps workflows for optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K *

Shape the future of software security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance critical systems while fostering a culture of growth and innov...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement...

3 days ago

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

$182K *

Join a team that's transforming financial services through quality engineering and test automation. Lead Agile initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance software delivery across modern and legacy sys...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the evolution of our enterprise-scale PaaS by ensuring reliable operations, enhancing platform components, and supporting customer needs while meeting stringent security requirements in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $215K *

Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$109K - $197K *

Innovate with us as you design and build cutting-edge AI applications. Leverage your extensive software development expertise to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $223K *

Drive innovation by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production readiness usin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $98K *

Elevate project success by leading a dynamic team, managing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with customer expectations while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Empower our cloud operations by optimizing and securing AWS infrastructure. You'll automate processes, monitor system health, and troubleshoot issues while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust Quality Assurance strategy, overseeing global QA delivery and vendor management. Collaborate across teams to ensure software reliability, performance, and security...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dedicated team in delivering innovative technical solutions for health and longevity clients. Drive quality, mentor developers, and communicate effectively with stakeh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $168K *

Transform your career as a Lead Software Developer, enhancing product security, leading integration solutions, and driving platform migration while collaborating across diverse teams in a dynamic, mis...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment efficiency and drive...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our infrastructure by optimizing systems for speed, reliability, and resilience. Collaborate with a dedicated team to automate processes, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and implement Infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud infrastructure and automation. As a key player, you'll enhance deployment processes, manage Kubernetes, and ensure system reliability in a dynamic hybrid...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading client-focused analytics projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions...

1 week 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.