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 *

Engage with cross-functional teams as a Lead Scrum Master, leveraging Agile methodologies to enhance product quality and ensure timely project delivery. Foster collaboration, coach team members, and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize Agile processes, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Leverage your expertise to coach and facilitate collaboration, driving continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance of server/storage systems and cloud environments while supervising a dedicated team to meet client needs...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $269K *

Empower your career by leading strategic multi-tower solution efforts, integrating complex technologies into cohesive client transformations that drive business success. Collaborate with teams to craf...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team, driving project execution and talent management while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency through automation and systems integration. Drive impactful initiatives, mentor a growing team, and collaborate with leadership to deliver scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Accelerate progress at a leading aerospace firm by driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with teams to automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure, efficient software delivery for critical space missi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, driving innovation in mission-critical software delivery. Collaborate on secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring high performance for space missio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Champion the engineering and integration of identity solutions, leveraging DevSecOps practices to enhance security and efficiency in mission-critical environments. Collaborate across teams to implemen...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform capital markets product capabilities by leading innovative solutions and quality engineering practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deploy impactful applications that drive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Empower innovation by leading the deployment and operation of a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive infrastructure, CI/CD, and observability to support scalable, reliable systems that enhance development...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of agile delivery by enhancing team performance and operational reliability. Lead multiple teams, coach Scrum Masters, and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-quality soft...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and testing environments, enhancing local workflows and coding tools to ensure efficient, reliable engineering processes that support rapid sc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $115K *

Join us to lead the design and execution of automated testing solutions using Tricentis Tosca, enhancing quality for healthcare applications while collaborating with Agile teams and stakeholders to dr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and defining system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by designing, maintaining, and enhancing applications using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring code quality and effect...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $200K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to design, implement, and support critical applications and systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in manufacturing technologies a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform order management processes by leading cross-functional teams in large-scale commerce projects. Drive system design and integration across regions, ensuring seamless order lifecycle and fulfi...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $320K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development of an autonomous modular aircraft program. Drive technical decisions, establish MBSE practices, and ensure system integrity...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization of software delivery by enhancing CI/CD automation and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve reliability and efficiency in a dynamic Mi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects through their full life cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while optimizing resources and delivering on time and within budget. Drive stakehold...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading the development of advanced software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that meet complex customer needs and dr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $160K *

Take ownership of enterprise-scale application development, providing technical leadership and guiding a team to innovate secure, scalable payment solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS technologi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting data integration platforms that drive global operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.