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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$93K - $134K *

Shape the future of utility project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering effective communication between stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $121K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure quality deliverables and innovative solutions in the utility domain, e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $257K *

Drive innovation in Cross Domain Solutions, enhancing technology for the US Federal Government. Leverage your expertise to design, deploy, and maintain secure infrastructures while mentoring teams and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $257K *

Grow your expertise in Cross Domain Solutions, enhancing technology for the US Federal Government. Design, deploy, and maintain critical systems while mentoring your team and driving innovation in a m...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $257K *

Transform your technical expertise into impactful solutions for the US Federal Government. Design, deploy, and maintain Cross Domain Solutions while mentoring your team and enhancing network performan...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$199K - $348K *

Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Agile delivery for software capabilities, facilitating planning, coordination, and retrospectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while managin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by delivering exceptional API platform operations and automation support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, troubleshoot issues, and streamline pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K *

Drive automation and reliability in cloud-based financial solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines, focusing on security and efficiency in dive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure! Leverage your DevOps expertise to architect, maintain, and enhance secure and efficient cloud solutions while driving automation and comp...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying agentic AI solutions, collaborating directly with customers to analyze needs and ensure successful outcomes. Drive technical strategy and standards while...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Android build, test, and release pipelines. Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues, implement upgrades, and ensure seamless CI/CD workflows, driving continuous impro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our cloud SaaS platform. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure security and reliability while delivering exce...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on innovating software solutions using R. Lead development efforts with R programming and Shiny, enhancing data analysis applications while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate secure software delivery by designing and implementing DevSecOps solutions for classified environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation, security, and operational efficiency...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your skills by architecting and delivering core components of our innovative cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive high-performance solutions for real-time applications acro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Reimagine workflows by transforming processes and architecting innovative operating models. Collaborate across teams to eliminate inefficiencies, implement AI-driven solutions, and drive high-impact c...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy processes through application development, guiding organizational integration while leveraging 10+ years of technical expertise and mentoring teams in engineering...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Transform technical delivery by leading .NET and Azure initiatives for a cloud-native IoT platform, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance microservices and drive architectural excellence in the...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Transform secure software development practices by integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, conduct risk assessments, and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $216K *

Optimize aviation operations by designing and enhancing cloud applications. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that impact millions. Join a mission-drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aviation technology by designing and developing cloud-enabled applications that enhance air traffic management and ensure the safety and efficiency of the Natio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Support operations at a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Own IT support, ensure infrastructure integrity, coordinate construction, and enforce compliance while serving as a vital liaison between t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.