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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$118K - $125K *

Lead and mentor a team of analysts in a security operations center, ensuring rapid incident detection and response. Collaborate across teams to improve operations and provide exceptional service to gl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Champion a skilled team in industrial controls and automation, driving technical training and project support while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement to enhance team performance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of e-commerce solutions by leading microservices development, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and continu...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $165K *

Innovate and enhance DevOps processes for complex DoD cybersecurity applications. Automate integration and deployment, manage virtual environments, and ensure system stability while collaborating with...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Today

  •   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

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability and security for mission-critical systems. Lead technical initiatives and support wa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability and security for mission-critical systems while providing technical leadership and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Engineer and maintain complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring security and reliability. Provide technical leadership and support for warfighting reporting systems while training s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

3 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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in data privacy projects, ensuring patient data is protected while maintaining clinical value. Oversee engagements from assessment to certified delivery, optimizing methods and validat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$100K *

Elevate your career by leading AV design for Microsoft conference rooms. As a technical expert, you'll create and validate AV packages, ensuring quality and compliance from design to installation whil...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

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.