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 *

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...

3 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...

5 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

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of complex technical deployments, translating business needs into actionable plans while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption and measurable customer value...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical delivery for complex customer deployments, ensuring seamless transitions from prototypes to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet security requirements and delive...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive impactful technical deployments by leading complex customer engagements, translating business needs into actionable plans, and ensuring seamless adoption of solutions while navigating security r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform team dynamics by leading a diverse group of ICT/Security professionals, ensuring technical excellence and fostering collaboration across various market sectors while driving project success...

3 weeks ago

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

$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...

3 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

4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

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  •   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...

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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...

6 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...

6 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...

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  •   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

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.