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 - $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...

Reposted today

  •   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

$130K - $155K *

Innovate security practices by evaluating Application Security tools and guiding development teams. Enhance cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring robust security measures and continuo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of application support by enhancing system resilience and efficiency through DevOps practices, automation, and collaboration with Agile teams to ensure reliable technology delivery...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the automation and deployment of mission-critical systems, focusing on CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments across Windows and Linux platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance deploy...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Architect the future of our infrastructure. Lead a talented DevOps team to ensure reliable, scalable cloud operations across North America and Europe, driving change management, operational excellence...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the reliability and performance of our infrastructure, optimizing compute, storage, and networking. Automate processes and enhance observability to ensure fast, cost-effective builds for cust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by designing and scaling secure infrastructure for AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform reliability and impleme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on modernizing data platforms. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining a robust microservices architecture while enhancing DevOps...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance our DevOps capabilities by developing CI/CD pipelines and integrating tools, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and efficient deployment processes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you design, implement, and manage automation solutions to boost the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our infrastructure and applications while working closely with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing automation solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalability while collaborating cross-functionally to streamline CI/CD processes and support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of secure, scalable AWS infrastructure by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance DevOps practices, automate solutions, and ensure compliance throughout the software deli...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Drive the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments while ensuring the stability and security of application environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and contribute to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the development process by leading a technical team to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems. Drive improvements in CI/CD practices, infrastructure reliability, and operatio...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $165K *

Contribute to the development of advanced AI/ML applications by architecting and maintaining modern ML pipelines. Collaborate with research teams to ensure secure, efficient deployment of machine lear...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Transform the future of software engineering by leading DevSecOps initiatives, driving modernization, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions in a dynamic government environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion a culture of automation and continuous delivery by managing AWS infrastructure and developing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software teams to enhance deployment practices and ensure optim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving automated CI/CD processes and enhancing Pega application delivery. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployment, improve release management, and ensure operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless deployments by leveraging expertise in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance while ensuring compliance...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing service delivery in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliabl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering secure, scalable software solutions while mentoring engineering teams in a high-tempo environment. Drive Agile practices, DevSecOps, and continuous impro...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.