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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$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

$137K - $185K *

Empower our dynamic team by leveraging your DevOps expertise to enhance cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure service reliability. Join us in a hybrid environment to innovate...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $157K *

Drive the configuration management process, ensuring seamless application builds and deployments across 150+ servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud adoption and automation i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform identity and access management operations, leading a team to enhance security, governance, and compliance across the enterprise while ensuring audit readiness and continuous improvement in s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion security and automation in engineering by building robust infrastructure. Lead initiatives in runtime security, IAM, compliance, and incident response to ensure safe and efficient development...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of frontend development for a leading open-source project. Shape user experiences across chat and search platforms while collaborating with design teams and fostering community contribu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of a public health reporting app using Azure, overseeing architecture and automation. Lead design and implementation while ensuring security and usability for clinicians and t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-availability AWS infrastructures using IaC. Collaborate closely in Agile sprints, manage CI/CD pipelines, and optimize containerized applications to ensure r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation as a DevOps Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain a cutting-edge microservices architecture for mission-critical capabilities in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure by automating deployment processes and ensuring reliability. Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications, manage Kubernetes containers, and enhance cloud serv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build secure CI/CD pipelines and modernize critical applications. Collaborate with developers and security partners to enhance delivery processes and support Agile methodologies...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading DevOps initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure seamless inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Drive impactful cybersecurity solutions as a DevSecOps Engineer, collaborating with a high-performing team to enhance national security through innovative problem-solving and technical expertise in dy...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$308K - $417K *

Transform operational excellence by leading modernization and data infrastructure initiatives. Drive platform resilience and developer productivity to support scalable growth across diverse business o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, driving cloud infrastructure automation, enhancing CI/CD processes, and ensuring system reliability in a hybrid environment. Collaborate closely with develope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $175K *

Champion secure DevSecOps solutions by automating CI/CD pipelines and improving delivery processes, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical success and adoption across enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in project management and technical execution to enhance deployment health and fuel acco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure! As a DevOps Engineer, you'll automate deployment processes, manage Kubernetes, and enhance system reliability in a dynamic hybrid environment. Bring...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Take ownership of cutting-edge DevOps initiatives by implementing and automating cloud strategies with Kubernetes, AWS, and Big Data solutions. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance service reliab...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.