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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$180K - $190K *

Empower our team to drive innovation by developing crucial AI tools that enhance operational efficiency. Oversee governance, training, and metrics to ensure impactful adoption across departments while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software systems while mentoring peers and driving continuous improvement across product teams. Engage in all software development lifecycle phases t...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to design and implement a robust CI/CD pipeline, guiding junior engineers while enhancing our DevOps culture and ensuring system reliability and observability across applications and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure and automation practices to enhance operational reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and scale platforms, ensuring rapid softwar...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced PLC software for microgrid control, integrating diverse energy assets while leading the evolution of our U.S. controls team in a fast-paced, owners...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $235K *

Join a team that's optimizing software delivery and enhancing system reliability through automation. Collaborate with embedded software teams to develop CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud and on-premise...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in clou...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on IaC, CI/CD, and security. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, compliance, and cost while ensuring robust monitoring and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Transform software development for space systems by leading design, optimization, and API architecture. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle and mentor engineers through Agile and DevSecOps practices in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure! Lead and develop a skilled DevOps Platform Engineering team, architecting innovative solutions while ensuring best practices in security and efficie...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Empower our IT team by leading DevOps Platform Engineering initiatives. Drive innovative solutions, manage a talented team, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud and on-premise infrastruc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming our DevOps Platform Engineering team, driving innovative solutions and best practices to enhance cloud and on-premise infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-fun...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security within CI/CD pipelines by implementing DevSecOps practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cloud security solutions to suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing global security through innovative DevSecOps practices. Collaborate across departments to implement robust CI/CD pipeline security and drive c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining IT automation by delivering tailored implementations, ensuring customer success, and enhancing our platform's capabilities through hands-on collaboration and deep insight...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in cloud infrastructure by developing and maintaining infrastructure as code, configuring CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring compliance with best practices for high-quality system delivery...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate security integration in development pipelines through automation and best practices, ensuring robust protection for enterprise systems and applications while enhancing overall risk manageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate security by integrating robust controls into development pipelines, ensuring the protection of enterprise systems and applications through automation, continuous testing, and vulnerability man...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive security integration into development pipelines by implementing automated controls, ensuring secure CI/CD practices, and enhancing overall enterprise risk management through continuous testing a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Drive security integration into development pipelines through automation and best practices, ensuring robust protection of enterprise systems and applications while enhancing overall risk management a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion security integration in development pipelines, ensuring robust protection through automation, secure practices, and continuous testing across cloud and infrastructure environments to safeguar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Innovate security practices by integrating controls into development pipelines, ensuring robust protection for enterprise systems and applications while enhancing overall risk management and complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by integrating security into development pipelines, ensuring robust protection for enterprise systems and applications through automation and continuous testing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of security by integrating robust controls into development pipelines, ensuring the protection of enterprise systems and data through automation and continuous testing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.