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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$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless IT operations by owning corporate IT from onboarding to offboarding. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance productivity and security for a diverse workforce, ensuring smooth tec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $158K *

Join us to enhance the developer experience for engineering teams by building intuitive, scalable tools and applications. Your expertise will streamline workflows and improve self-service capabilities...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the operational integration and technical synchronization for missile defense systems. Manage executive engineering rhythms, coordinate lifecycle documentation, and facilitate cross-directorate c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Invent cutting-edge offensive security tools and exploits to fortify Red Team operations. Collaborate on innovative strategies, identify vulnerabilities, and enhance cybersecurity measures while maint...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving strategy for data platforms, enhancing user experience through collaboration, and implementing scalable analytics solutions while ensuring data responsiveness aligns with b...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and securing embedded Linux solutions for cutting-edge industrial edge computing platforms, driving innovation in IoT and Industry 4.0 through collaboration and advanced...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive application onboarding and identity governance initiatives in a large-scale IAM environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions while leading a team t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise strategies by leading discovery and building account plans that align marketing goals with AI investments, driving growth and success for senior marketing leaders...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform enterprise strategies by leading discovery and building account plans that align marketing goals with AI investments, driving growth and success for senior marketing leaders...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive enterprise strategy by connecting marketing goals to AI investments. Collaborate with sales teams to build account strategies, conduct research, and present compelling recommendations to senior...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $108K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives by driving strategy, managing SRE operations, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance production stability and implement AI-driven automatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

The Senior Software Engineer will join a dynamic team at Arch, focusing on building an AI-driven analytics platform for HVAC contractors to promote energy-efficient technologies. This role involves en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating high-performance computing infrastructure for EDA workloads across hybrid cloud environments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing storage solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $116K *

Champion the migration to cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing AWS services. Drive automation for CI/CD processes while ensuring compliance and optimal performance of cloud-hoste...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of bot production. In this hands-on lead role, you'll drive daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring technicians and fostering a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $263K *

Elevate software development by enhancing complex systems through innovative configuration management and release engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure software quality and adherence to design...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $263K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements and effective release management across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to reso...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences while taking ownership of your w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Transform project delivery by managing complex federal manufacturing initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs while balancing scope, budget, and timelines for succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Unlock potential by developing automated security evaluation processes, enhancing compliance and infrastructure management. Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and ensure robust security a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.