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 *

Accelerate the modernization of critical infrastructure software by transforming desktop applications into web-based experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfaces and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality backend software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. Drive project success through design, implementation, and mainte...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $155K *

Drive the automation and reliability of cloud infrastructure, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment processes and ensure scalable, high...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced DevSecOps solutions, ensuring seamless integration with cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure system...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $171K *

Transform our DevOps landscape by building and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and security automation. Lead initiatives that ensure seamless deployments and promote best practi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $171K *

Shape the future of DevOps by enhancing processes and infrastructure for rapid deployment. Collaborate with Agile teams to automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery and operati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the migration of CI pipelines to GitHub Actions while designing and maintaining robust CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation and delivery efficiency across diverse program...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading innovative software development projects, driving full-stack solutions, and enhancing system integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high reliabi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, shaping next-gen macOS and Linux endpoint technology. Influence architecture, implement features, and collaborate across teams to elevate product qua...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $153K *

Lead the charge in API and integration engineering, driving product development and mentoring a team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable solutions while fostering a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Lead the modernization of legacy applications by guiding architecture and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-assisted engineering practices and ensure application rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative cyber-physical resilience strategies for naval power systems. Lead research, guide engineers, and collaborate with academic partners to enhance cybersecurity and develop advanced de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of media intelligence by leading a dynamic software development team. Drive innovation in building scalable, high-quality applications while collaborating across departments to meet c...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Shape site delivery from construction to commissioning, acting as the technical authority. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks, enforce quality gates, and ensure successful project...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud modernization and cybersecurity automation. As a key technical contributor, you'll enhance infrastructure reliability and security while collaborating with cross-funct...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and security automation for government projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, compliance, and operational resilience, ensuring efficient delivery an...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing enterprise DevSecOps strategies, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery. Build a high-performing team while collaborating across technology, securi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading DevSecOps practices, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing containerized applications for military vehicle systems. Join a d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $257K *

Grow your skills at the forefront of cloud innovation, collaborating with experts to design, develop, and manage secure cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, and DevSecOps practices. Lead teams to deliver...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and implementation of Siemens Teamcenter X, driving integrated lifecycle management for the process industry while ensuring system stability, interoperability, and scalability thro...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $136K *

Drive innovation by optimizing cloud infrastructure and delivery automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable platforms for financial services clients, ensuring se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $319K *

Accelerate your career by delivering innovative AI solutions in partnership with customers. Leverage your technical expertise to drive adoption, ensure security, and foster collaboration across teams...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career with a hands-on Technical Lead role, bridging development and governance for a key federal agency. Leverage your expertise in data governance and integration to enhance system pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower teams to innovate and enhance application delivery through strategic leadership, overseeing development processes, and ensuring best practices across multiple projects to drive organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.