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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$160K - $175K *

Drive innovation as a hands-on technical lead, guiding a team of engineers in developing critical manufacturing software. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and eliminate bottlenecks...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges. As a Tier 3 technical lead, you'll automate systems, enhance performance, and ensure security in high-performance computing environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform mission-critical systems through innovative DevSecOps practices, integrating security seamlessly across development lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance automation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team by designing and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable software delivery through innovative DevSecOps practices while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the secure adoption of AI technologies by assessing risks, implementing safeguards, and collaborating across teams to establish effective security controls and governance for AI platforms and in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$60K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading product migration initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions in Revenue Cycle solutions. Drive succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining secure identity solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and operate scalable identity platforms, collaborating across teams to enhance security and develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional technical programs to enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensuring clarity and structure i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning to delivery, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Innovate by leading cross-functional technical programs that enhance customer-facing teams' effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity and execution from planning to delivery, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion impactful tech alliances with top AI and cloud platforms, driving collaboration and value creation through innovative solutions and extensive technical evangelism...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Elevate software delivery by leading agile teams, aligning project priorities, and ensuring compliance with standards. Drive modernization efforts while managing resources and fostering communication...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $235K *

Pioneer impactful change as you lead structured management initiatives, engaging clients with strategies that enhance technology and process adoption, while leveraging strong analytical skills and fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of a cutting-edge microservices platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Open Source Intelligence capabilities across the Def...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cost basis management solutions, driving architecture decisions, mentoring peers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$265K - $290K *

Shape the future of software development by leading an innovative AI-native platform that revolutionizes code generation and review, enabling engineers to build efficiently and collaboratively in a hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $225K *

Transform cloud operations by leading the maintenance, security, and improvement of mission-critical environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while mentorin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Lead the operation and continuous improvement of mission-critical cloud infrastructure. Mentor teams, ensure compliance, and collaborate across departments to maintain secure environments in classifie...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Champion the operation and security of mission-critical cloud infrastructure, leading a team to enhance performance and compliance across classified environments. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the development and support for PreSales Proof of Concept opportunities, collaborating with engineers and architects while managing complex product demonstrat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering management, blending technical expertise with team mentorship to drive innovative fluid power solutions while ensuring project success and fostering a collaborative envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of robotics by leading data operations that transform raw experiences into high-quality training datasets. Collaborate across teams to enhance model performance and drive strategic da...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through cutting-edge engineering. This pivotal role focuses on driving DevSecOps practices within a high-stakes environment, ensuring missio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $226K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical engineering by leading innovative switchgear design and development. Utilize your expertise in analysis and prototyping to enhance product reliability and perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.