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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$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

$163K - $322K *

Advance cybersecurity resilience by leading vulnerability management and patching initiatives, guiding teams to mitigate risks, enhance client programs, and drive operational excellence across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Engage with us to lead vulnerability management and patching initiatives, driving cyber risk reduction through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client advisory. Collaborate across teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

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

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 *

Unlock your potential as you lead teams in managing cyber risk, driving vulnerability and patch management initiatives, and advising clients on exposure reduction strategies in a dynamic environment f...

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. Oversee teams, enhance client programs, and contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$222K - $300K *

Lead the charge in empowering engineering teams with innovative AI-driven tools and platforms. Collaborate across functions to enhance indirect tax solutions while fostering a culture of excellence an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading a Quality Assurance team that ensures exceptional software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes and drive system readiness for c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming logistics through cutting-edge backend systems. Leverage AI and analytics to provide decision intelligence and scalable solutions that empower customers in a fast-paced...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining the Software Development Lifecycle and Developer Experience. Lead global strategies, build innovative offerings, and drive transformation for clients, leveraging expertis...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovative IT infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering strong client relationships and enhancing team performance through strategic le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $230K *

Elevate your career by designing and governing AI-native systems, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions, and mentoring engineers within a dynamic team focused on impactful customer...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise technology solutions by leveraging DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, security, and efficiency, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $230K *

Transform complex requirements into scalable AI solutions, governing agentic systems and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across technical, domain, and business axes to ensure quality and alignment wi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $202K *

Lead the Security Platforms team to design and manage critical security tools for effective threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management within a collaborative and innovative cybe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate security initiatives by leveraging extensive expertise in cyber architecture and network design to enhance system integrity and resilience across platforms and technologies, ensuring operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading engineering efforts within established companies. Drive modernization, mentor teams, and enhance software delivery while leveraging diverse tech stacks to deliver impact...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate software engineering by leading teams in established companies. Drive modernization of development processes, coach engineers, and implement AI solutions while delivering high-quality software...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise success by architecting security strategies for Fortune 100 companies, ensuring software adoption and transforming development lifecycles with deep customer engagement and data-driven...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower top-tier enterprise customers by architecting secure development practices and guiding complex DevSecOps transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor to drive adoption, retention, and measurabl...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of blockchain technology by leading a high-performance team responsible for smart contracts and backend systems across EVM and non-EVM chains, ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.