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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence within a dynamic Injection Molding Center of Excellence, driving process development, product launches, and continuous improvement in medical device manufactu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $237K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by leading engineering teams to innovate scalable applications and backend services. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive archit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's responsible for architecting and managing diverse database environments, ensuring optimal performance and security standards while supporting critical applications in a large enterp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion best-in-class solutions by owning and improving tooling for large-scale systems. Collaborate with teams globally to enhance operations, tackle complex challenges, and create magical experienc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives for cloud operations and enterprise systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions a...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $141K *

Transform infrastructure through innovative DevSecOps practices, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance software deployment and operational efficiency while ensuring security and compliance in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Transform infrastructure through innovative DevSecOps practices, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance software deployment and operations. Leverage cloud technologies and automation to drive ef...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Transform infrastructure through innovative DevSecOps practices, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance software deployment and operations. Leverage cloud technologies and automation to drive ef...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading software development teams, establishing standards, and driving quality across enterprise applications for government initiatives. Mentor leads, resolve tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform program leadership by coordinating technical integration, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness efforts. Drive success in a dynamic environment while ensuring seamless transition...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading transformative projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading transformative projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving process improvements while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving impactful supply chain transformations, optimizing processes, and enhancing client relationships. Lead projects with a strategic mindset, ensuring alignment with business go...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $186K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-functional product development, from concept to production. Leverage your technical expertise and collaborative skills to drive innovation and continuous improvement...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering efforts on innovative products, driving rigorous testing strategies, and enhancing quality metrics. Collaborate with diverse teams to pioneer scalable s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to engineering excellence, leading a talented group to enhance delivery processes and foster a culture of growth and accountability while ensuring high-quality technology...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a critical point-of-sale codebase, ensuring stability and quality while mentoring engineers and coordinating technical decisions across teams. Engage directly with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $202K *

Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing identity operations, troubleshooting provisioning issues, and automating processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and efficienc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Lead a team of experts in Security Planning and Active Shooter Preparedness, developing policies and risk mitigation strategies to enhance security across critical infrastructure sectors while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative data science solutions by bridging development and IT, ensuring seamless deployment and monitoring of applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and maintain ro...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $192K *

Pioneer innovative AI-driven software solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive project delivery, mentor talent, and establish best practices to enhance operational efficiency and deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $166K *

Join a team that's driving innovative integration solutions using MuleSoft. Leverage your expertise to lead development initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance client experiences in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $166K *

Transform integration development by leading end-to-end MuleSoft initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that enhance client experiences and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.