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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$280K - $360K *

Elevate your career by leading IT operations, implementing secure infrastructures, and driving technology enablement across functions in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will shape the future...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion scalable microservices development in a dynamic MERN stack environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect high-performance applications, ensuring optimal performance and re...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security operations through proactive monitoring, incident response, and client engagement. This role offers the chance to lead investigations and improve sec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Drive secure cloud solutions by leading CI/CD pipeline development and optimization. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance in a mission-driven environment fo...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support critical n...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing DevOps team, managing R&D project facilitation and customer relationships while ensuring best practices in automation and performance optimization within an Agile Scrum envi...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$201K - $352K *

Elevate your career by leading DevOps practices for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive the reliability and deployment of systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance operational effi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $202K *

Lead platform engineering and DevSecOps initiatives, ensuring the delivery of secure and scalable cloud environments. Drive CI/CD, incident response, and operational excellence to enhance a large fede...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams by leading the evolution of cloud, security, and AI operations. Drive platform reliability and DevSecOps practices while mentoring others to foster a collaborative, innovativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower digital transformation by leading Drupal modernization initiatives, guiding architecture strategies, and enhancing enterprise web platforms for improved performance, security, and user experie...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join us as a Project Quality Lead, where you'll ensure project compliance, enhance quality standards, and drive continuous improvement through site support and effective collaboration across teams. El...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by deploying and supporting our AI-driven vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Drive the deployment and support of an AI-powered vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable system performance and document p...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Champion transformational AI solutions by architecting and building scalable systems in complex enterprise environments, directly impacting business outcomes and customer success while operating with...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engineer seamless enterprise integration solutions by leading hands-on projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality delivery of technology deployments to meet customer nee...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role in enterprise integration, overseeing project execution and operational support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality techn...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative deployment patterns and tooling for secure, efficient application delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and drive AI adoption, ensuring reliable operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $174K *

Elevate your career by designing secure, automated infrastructure solutions in a collaborative DevSecOps environment. Contribute to high-performance computing through innovative research and agile met...

Reposted yesterday

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality data engineering solutions while fostering team growth and collaboration. Drive architectural strategies and best practices to enhance data quality and acces...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing executive engineering rhythms and coordinating technical communications across multiple stakeholders in the Missile Defense Agency's Targets Systems Engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$55K - $151K *

Lead the charge in optimizing technology processes by designing secure, automated workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery and uphold high standards in client relations and tec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $187K *

Elevate your career as you design secure IT systems and automate workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize software delivery while mentoring others and fostering meaningful client...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $187K *

Empower our team by enhancing productivity through automated workflows and complex problem-solving. Lead relationships with clients and team members while deepening technical expertise in DevSecOps wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Drive innovation in IT by designing secure systems and optimizing workflows. As a Senior Associate in DevSecOps, enhance productivity and client relationships while addressing complex challenges and m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Transform business productivity by bridging IT, development, and security teams to create secure applications. You will analyze complex problems, mentor others, and navigate client relationships, whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.