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 - $180K *

Discover the opportunity to enhance AI-driven infrastructure, focusing on resilience, scalability, and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while owning and evolving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Unlock efficiency by streamlining the software development lifecycle. As a key player, you'll automate CI/CD processes, enhance collaboration, and leverage cloud resources to deliver impactful solutio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating secure, reliable software in Cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance DevSecOps practices and drive the development of next-gen...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping cloud infrastructure by collaborating with teams to enhance platform architecture, ensure availability, and mentor engineers, all while driving innovation in AI capabilities...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating resilient, scalable systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and ensure high availability across cloud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $315K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of engineers to deliver complex AI solutions. Drive team growth, manage enterprise accounts, and enhance customer experiences through hands-on technical leadershi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $149K *

Transform our DevOps capabilities by enhancing CI systems and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency in build/test environments across AWS and A...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team of expert engineers to innovate a Kubernetes resource management platform, enhancing DevOps productivity and addressing complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career by driving infrastructure evolution and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring high availab...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare tech by leading DevOps initiatives. Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable Azure cloud environments, driving automation and enhancing software d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative DevOps solutions, enhancing automation and efficiency across diverse projects. Collaborate with passionate professionals while advancing your skills in a sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower state agencies by modernizing critical systems through software development. Contribute to a collaborative environment while enhancing your skills and supporting the long-term success of Maryl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive security and compliance initiatives while building robust infrastructure. Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance our cloud platform, automate processes, and ensure data protection for critical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by enhancing secure automation and CI/CD pipelines across diverse environments, driving modernization of critical systems while ensuring compliance and collaboration with cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $300K *

Join a team that's building the operational backbone for an innovative AI assistant. As a founding DevOps engineer, you'll ensure reliability and security while enabling rapid deployment and growth in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing critical systems for state agencies. Contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment focused on growth and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion secure automation and CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery and compliance in cloud and hybrid environments, collaborating across teams to modernize critical systems and improve deploy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a transformative continuous delivery program that aligns technology with business priorities. Drive agile implementation, foster collaboration, and champion continuous i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion the enterprise continuous delivery program, aligning technology with business priorities. Lead cross-functional teams, drive agile implementation, and foster a culture of continuous improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing web-based dissemination tools for external users, collaborating with developers to enhance data visualization and streamline CI/CD processes using modern frameworks and b...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's committed to modernizing federal software systems. Lead technical discussions and drive the development of scalable applications using Ruby and Rails in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure for a network security appliance, ensuring robust automation and release integrity while modernizing legacy systems and integrating AI-assisted...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Drive innovative solutions as you lead a skilled team in executing DevOps and Infrastructure strategies, ensuring quality and performance across global payment platforms through collaboration and empo...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $194K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Agile team to design and build modern web applications. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor junior developers and drive innovation in cloud environment...

6 days 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.