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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$90K - $168K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering a culture of innovation across teams. Drive automation and operational excellence in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of cloud-native infrastructure. Oversee DevOps initiatives, ensuring high-performance workflows and automation practices while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT infrastructure by developing CI/CD pipelines and observability solutions, ensuring security and compliance standards in cloud environments while collaborating with diverse teams for optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery, automate processes, and ensure high reliability. Collaborate with teams to deploy applications, integrate security frameworks, and continuously i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving infrastructure excellence and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable software delivery and system performance in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and system performance. Drive automation and maintain technical documenta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance the reliability and performance of our production systems. You'll leverage modern cloud technologies to ensure high availability and security, and directly suppor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $128K *

Join a team that's leading DevOps engineering efforts to enhance enterprise applications and infrastructure. Mentor engineers, architect CI/CD pipelines, and deliver secure solutions for mission-criti...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Pump.co will play a critical role in building and maintaining the company's AWS infrastructure, ensuring stability and usability. This hands-on position involves...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our DevOps capabilities by automating build and deployment processes, ensuring platform health, and enhancing monitoring tools. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, scalable solutions i...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $182K *

Join a team that's building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical aerospace workloads. Leverage your DevOps expertise to enhance CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes platforms, driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by overseeing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment processes while ensuring security best practices across environments. Drive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of intelligence technology by designing and deploying innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance mission-cr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $216K *

Transform application delivery by automating workflows and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to build secure AWS infrastructure and integrate security practices, ensuring reliable soft...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable DevOps solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development efficiency through CI/CD pipelines while driving a culture of co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to architect and automate cloud-native infrastructures while engaging directly with clients. Leverage your expertise in AI and DevOps to drive strategic solutions that align technology with bu...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and enhance production infrastructure to ensure platform reliability and speed. Collaborate with engineers to streamline deployments, automate processes, and improve observability, enabling sea...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and automate infrastructure management using Python, Ansible, and Terraform. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud services and maintain compliance in a secure environment, ensuring optimal...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing Infrastructure as Code and automating tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform while managing cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines to enhance system performance and comp...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the technical delivery and growth of a software development team focused on creating high-performance marketing websites and digital experiences while collaborating across multiple departments to...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $118K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and enhancing operational efficiency for enterprise data platforms while collaborating with cross-fun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and optimize production infrastructure by leveraging AI tools and Terraform. Collaborate with product teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Create innovative solutions and optimize complex systems. Lead the analysis and automation of workflows, support infrastructure integration, and enhance development processes to meet user needs effici...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us deliver high-quality, scalable software by driving architecture decisions, leading technical implementations, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance code quality, perform...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.