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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$100K - $120K *

Empower global teams by leading the implementation of Microsoft 365 Business Central, ensuring seamless transitions, user adoption, and effective communication across 70+ companies worldwide...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of cloud security engineering by designing and implementing scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and Kubernetes solutions, while fostering collaboration across teams to ensure be...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $222K *

Join us to build intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create impactful searches and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive frontend...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Lead the charge in building intuitive analytics experiences that empower users to create and utilize searches and dashboards effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product fea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$151K - $222K *

Shape the future of analytics by building intuitive search and dashboard experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and mentor engineers, driving innovation in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $259K *

Shape strategic customer engagements by leading complex, multi-domain projects. Collaborate with executives to turn ambiguous priorities into measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment between technical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Innovate Azure cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining services. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations by designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to ensure security, scalability, and performanc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud innovation by designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client data to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $300K *

Elevate aircraft design by leading the development of innovative mechanical systems, ensuring modularity and producibility for high-rate production. Drive integration and testing of critical component...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy for Code Security, driving growth and differentiation in a competitive market while managing a talented team to deliver exceptional customer value and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Collaborate with technical teams and business units to deliver innovative technology solutions. Drive project management and operational improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs and effect...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize Kubernetes cloud environments, ensuring reliability and operational excellence. Lead automation efforts and mentor engineers while driving continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $352K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence in cyber operations, providing leadership in platform engineering and infrastructure stability. Engage in diverse tasks from Linux triage to deploying A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $352K *

Explore a dynamic role leading technical platform engineering and infrastructure stability for complex cyber operations. Drive innovation through Linux triage, identity management, and automation whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate team performance by leading architectural deliverables, managing workflows, and ensuring high-quality execution. Drive innovation and streamline processes while maintaining standards across al...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$163K - $322K *

Join our team to lead vulnerability management and patching initiatives, driving cyber risk reduction and enhancing client security programs through strategic oversight and innovative solutions in a d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity, leading vulnerability management and patching initiatives. Drive strategic risk decisions, enhance client programs, and mentor future leaders whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Drive vulnerability management initiatives, leading teams to enhance cyber resilience through effective patching and remediation strategies while advising clients on risk management and AI-related exp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Elevate your career by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving cyber risk reduction, and advising clients on security strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance exposure management an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Elevate cybersecurity resilience by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving remediation strategies, and advising clients on risk mitigation in complex environments. Collaborate with team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Elevate your career by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving cyber risk reduction, and advising clients on advanced security strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance exposure mana...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Lead the charge in managing vulnerability and patch management operations, driving remediation strategies, and advising clients on cyber risk. Collaborate with teams to enhance security programs and d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing vulnerability and patch management programs, driving cyber risk reduction through strategic remediation, client advisory, and operational excellence across complex tech...

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.