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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$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Drive transformative workflow design and process innovation, collaborating across teams to eliminate inefficiencies and implement AI-native solutions that enhance speed and quality in product delivery...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Optimize ML infrastructure by leading GPU inference initiatives, enhancing performance for real-time and high-throughput applications, and overseeing broader ML pipeline responsibilities through colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Inspire transformation as you lead the strategic vision for AI-enabled DevOps practices, driving innovation and efficiency across technology development. Shape the future of software delivery while op...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower client success by managing projects that enhance technology deployment and improve processes with a focus on KPI development and business analysis. Engage effectively with VIP clients to drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation in product development by integrating deep learning into physical labor sectors. Collaborate across research, software, and operations to create scalable solutions that enhance real-w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $152K *

Lead the charge in coordinating cloud security remediation and governance initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and compliance within the banking sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

Lead the modernization of software solutions, driving engineering practices and hands-on design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance freight operations through innovative cloud-native s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge cybersecurity products from inception. You will architect and implement large-scale systems, focusing on embedded solutions and software management while advan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $167K *

Shape the future of organizational effectiveness by leading the Workday implementation. Drive transformation initiatives, enhance employee experience, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impa...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $305K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the software development lifecycle for a flagship open-source project, driving innovation in developer experience, security, and performance while mentoring engineering te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring best practices in security. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and respond to vulnerab...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure cloud solutions by designing and managing AWS infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to integrate security practices, automate processes, and ensure compliance while address...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading projects that enhance customer experience and optimize sales performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and improve CRM data qua...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Engineer robust security solutions by architecting and optimizing SIEM and SOAR platforms. Lead efforts in log management, automation, and detection engineering to enhance cyber defense capabilities a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Innovate and elevate our backend applications by leveraging Java and Spring Boot in a microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and optimize per...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the reliability and scalability of production systems by building secure cloud infrastructures and efficient deployment pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of database management by architecting and administering diverse database environments, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical application...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive the expansion of AI infrastructure by managing data center projects, from site evaluation to network design and vendor negotiations, ensuring efficient and reliable operations across multiple lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform internal operations by owning the product vision and strategy for an AI-driven platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and deliver...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by designing and developing Java applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while optimizing performance and ensuring system...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud applications by leading high-impact engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions that enhance product performance and deliv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Optimize the security and reliability of a hybrid-cloud IT environment, managing Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and multi-site infrastructure. Collaborate on security initiatives and automate proces...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative, AI-powered solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Engage in hands-on development to enhance product quality and drive scalable cloud-native a...

Reposted 1 week 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.