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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$98K - $167K *

Shape the future of federal access by overseeing infrastructure management, cloud services, and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and efficiency while ensuring high avai...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support while leading a skilled group of technicians. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership to enhance service deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower our network infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing corporate and datacenter networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, security, and scalability wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead robust cloud infrastructure solutions in AWS and AWS GovCloud, ensuring CI/CD and security compliance across environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize deployment and operational processes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by owning the CI/CD and QA automation pipelines for high-quality mobile applications. Shape intuitive experiences for millions by leveraging AI to create autonomous and efficient proc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the evolution of cloud infrastructure and developer platforms, enhancing automation and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to create scalable solutions, ensuring a seamless developer...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower healthcare innovation by deploying and supporting cutting-edge digital pathology systems. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure seamless integration and reliability of Linux-based...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform the future of digital pathology by deploying and supporting Linux-based systems in clinical environments. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure reliability and performance for cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a key contributor to enhance security and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and frameworks, driving secure software engineering and or...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing software delivery within a large-scale AWS environment. Enhance supply chain security through automation, governance, and compliance, while tackling real security challenge...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $177K *

Lead the charge in enterprise Linux engineering, overseeing design, reliability, and support for Linux systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and security while mentoring juni...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $266K *

Drive the establishment and maintenance of DevSecOps environments, collaborating with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and performance. Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $162K *

Elevate your career by engineering CI/CD platforms that ensure secure, reliable software delivery. Collaborate on modern developer tooling and automation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $274K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI/ML solutions to transform enterprise services. Collaborate with experts to build innovative software that enhances user experiences and operational efficiency for thou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $125K *

Optimize system reliability by monitoring critical applications, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless operations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of identity governance at enterprise scale, leading strategy and architecture for SailPoint ISC. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while ment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of identity governance at enterprise scale, driving strategy and architecture for SailPoint ISC. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in identity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of identity governance at enterprise scale, driving strategy and architecture for SailPoint ISC. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in identity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at enterprise scale by leading SailPoint ISC strategy, architecture, and delivery. Drive compliance, access management, and lifecycle processes while collaborating across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of identity governance at enterprise scale, leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Collaborate across teams to define architecture, manage compliance, and oversee lifecycle processes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise identity governance strategies, overseeing SailPoint ISC architecture and delivery. Drive compliance, manage lifecycle processes, and collaborate across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of identity governance at enterprise scale, driving strategy and architecture for SailPoint ISC. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in identity...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise identity governance strategies, overseeing SailPoint ISC architecture and delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in id...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative backend solutions to enhance core platform infrastructure, enabling governments to swiftly acquire essential technology for national security and operational efficiency...

2 weeks 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.