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 - $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...

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  •   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

$180K - $230K *

Drive innovative API integrations that connect systems for law firms. Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to enhance solutions, ensuring reliability and efficiency while addressing real-wo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Champion backend infrastructure evolution by designing, implementing, and scaling distributed systems and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability for our core platform. Collaborate closely with a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $265K *

Transform your career by driving quality strategies in network security and cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust automated testing frameworks and enhance customer ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable simulation infrastructure, automating electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic simulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and exp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $145K *

Join a team that optimizes application lifecycles by developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance deployment efficiency and op...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing cloud infrastructure and automation. As a key player, you'll enhance deployment processes, ensure system reliability, and collaborate with developers to driv...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Deliver innovative software solutions as part of a dynamic team, driving automation and CI/CD enhancements. Utilize your expertise in C# and .NET to build and maintain secure, scalable applications wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $292K *

Unlock the potential of open source by leading a global team to drive impactful contributions, enhance community engagement, and shape strategic direction across key ecosystems. Collaborate with cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$189K - $372K *

Champion the deployment of GenAI solutions, leading teams through technical challenges to deliver innovative outcomes for top clients while ensuring high-quality engineering standards and fostering tr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced GenAI solutions in production, guiding strategic client engagements and cross-functional teams, while nurturing junior talent, ensuring scalable architectures...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Advance your career by leading engineering teams to develop and deploy GenAI solutions for top clients. Drive progress through hands-on involvement and by navigating complex organizational landscapes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engineer transformative GenAI solutions as a senior practitioner-leader, guiding clients through technical challenges while mentoring teams and shaping project delivery, from inception to production...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems engineering, focusing on identity management, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. Drive automation and Tier 3 troubleshooting in a hybrid environment, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by managing client onboarding and IT operations. Oversee implementation projects, collaborate with teams, and tackle technical challenges in a dynamic environment. Embrace variet...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading network penetration tests and innovating AI red team practices in this critical role. Engage clients independently and shape methodologies for a fast-evolving cybersec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that shape the technical vision for large-scale product systems. Collaborate with engineering, legal, and policy teams to ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by building innovative software solutions. In this hands-on, full-stack role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features th...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Design innovative water and wastewater treatment processes while leading a dynamic team. Engage in modeling, evaluation, and implementation of major technologies, ensuring quality and compliance acros...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $334K *

Champion the development of robust platforms that enhance developer productivity. Design and build scalable systems while mentoring engineers and driving technical strategy to unlock new use cases and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $372K *

Transform client outcomes by leading engineering pods to develop GenAI solutions, leveraging cloud platforms. Navigate complex project landscapes and drive technical excellence, ensuring delivery and...

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  •   5 - 7 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.