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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$150K - $180K *

Lead and expand forward deployed engineering and solutions architecture globally, ensuring seamless integration and reliability of services while managing a diverse team and driving strategic initiati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming our Core Infra team, enhancing execution quality, fostering self-organization, and coaching engineers for success while collaborating across functions in a dynamic, fas...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $265K *

Drive the design and management of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams while optimizing performance and security a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of database management by ensuring optimal performance, security, and integrity of telecom applications. Collaborate in a 24/7 support environment, driving continuous improvement and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data analytics by designing and optimizing Power BI dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights, leveraging AI and advanced technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining technical solutions, managing risks, and guiding development teams to ensure optimal software delivery while collaborating with clients and enforcing coding standards...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead cloud deployment projects, collaborating with global teams to drive digital transformation. Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance while managing resources, budgets, and risks to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming Financial Crimes Compliance through innovative AI-powered cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust information systems th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality project outcomes while managing a dynamic team. Engage with stakeholders, oversee regulatory processes, and ensure projects are completed on time and within...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $218K *

Transform the future of AI solutions by leading the design and development of scalable Python applications, backend services, and automation frameworks, ensuring robust, production-grade systems that...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the desktop experience by providing expert IT support and engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, maintain security, and optimize endpoint m...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing embedded software development through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve productivity...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to lead cross-functional teams and manage client projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while fostering effective communication and collaboration. Elevate project outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the secure and reliable Azure platform, collaborating with a skilled team to design and operate mission-critical cloud environments, enhancing resiliency and security while supporting in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming software delivery by bridging development and IT operations. As a key player, you'll automate processes, enhance system performance, and ensure reliable deployments acr...

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2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Innovate automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain tools and scripts, ensuring seamless integration and robust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the automation and management of cloud infrastructure on GCP, enhancing application deployment efficiency, and ensuring high availability and security in collaborative envi...

4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior software developer focused on data infrastructure and ETL, delivering high-quality, scalable data systems. Collaborate, innovate, and support various projects while enh...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing our CI/CD ecosystem, bridging legacy systems with Azure cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance deployment infrastructure and ensure scalable, secure enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities. Drive innovation in cloud-native solutions, enhance system resilience, and shape enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities, driving scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance operational excellence and client ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $189K *

Lead strategic planning and operations initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align program goals with company objectives, ensuring successful scaling and execution of business plan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.