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 - $165K *

Oversee a team of cybersecurity professionals to assess and validate security controls, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Guide assessment processes, manage workloads, and mento...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the lifecycle management of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity utilization and reliability. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $210K *

Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering practices and drive platform evolution by enhancing CI/CD, cloud-native technologies, and developer tools. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving CI/CD initiatives and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to ensure application reliability and modernization in Azure and AWS, balancing product deliv...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by leading engineering teams in cutting-edge web, mobile, and cloud solutions. Collaborate globally to deliver top-tier digital products while implementing strategic project mana...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of server-to-server communication by leading a high-performing tech team. Drive technical innovation, mentor engineers, and make impactful decisions that elevate the developer experie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development initiatives, driving operational excellence and innovation for U.S. Intelligence Community agencies. Oversee product lifecycles and mentor engineers to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$184K - $250K *

Join a team that's driving innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Intelligence agencies. Oversee software development, manage engineering teams, and ensure operational excellence while delivering high-qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$83K - $104K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dedicated QA team, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to meet customer specifications...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by leading validation initiatives in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Drive multiple projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency in aseptic fill-finish operations and packa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead validation efforts in a global pharmaceutical setting, ensuring compliance and quality in manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation initiatives within a highly reg...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing digital security by leading the evolution of certificate management platforms. Your expertise in PKI, cloud security, and automation will drive data protection and bolster...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a high-performing team in Development Engineering, driving product innovation and continuous improvement for the waterpark industry. Lead projects from concept to commercialization while foste...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $130K *

Empower progress at the intersection of security and software. Drive innovations in DevSecOps by enhancing artifact management, automating approval workflows, and improving software supply chain integ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$163K - $196K *

Drive the design and delivery of high-performance features for the orchestration layer, enhancing the dbt platform's capabilities. Collaborate across teams to optimize APIs and data models, ensuring r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing 24/7 support and incident response. Drive continuous improvement and ensure platform reliability while collaborating with diverse teams to meet federal compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading 24/7 support coordination, incident management, and service delivery for mission-critical platforms, ensuring reliability and compliance with fede...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $183K *

Manage technical solutions in computational toxicology and data analysis, guiding junior staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Deliver actionable insights and support business develo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Technical Lead, guiding engineering teams in defense aviation projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical excellence, manage project scope, an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional planning to optimize deployment strategies and profitability for a fleet. Collaborate with various departments to enhance processes and drive strategic decisions through data ana...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$232K *

Lead enhancements on Oracle Fusion and Revpro, integrating systems like Salesforce and Zuora. Manage project roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving client success and adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, while enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$197K - $255K *

Elevate partner capabilities by driving technical enablement and engagement. Collaborate with Insight teams to position NetApp solutions effectively, ensuring partners can independently meet customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.