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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$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

$117K - $206K *

Champion client success by leading strategic engagement in healthcare analytics, driving adoption and performance improvement across multiple solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhanc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $206K *

Accelerate progress at a leading engineering team, driving scalable software solutions while balancing technical and people leadership. Collaborate across functions to align execution with strategy an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$221K - $387K *

Lead strategic AI deployment initiatives, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact across global engagements. Collaborate with C-suite partners to drive revenue and customer value through inn...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Optimize security operations by leading AVMS remediation programs, driving strategic direction, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance processes and manage risks effectively across comple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$184K - $250K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance CI and deployment systems, ensuring secure, efficient software delivery across a vast infrastructure. Drive innovation and operational excellence while foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $111K *

Shape the future of secure data transfer by driving innovative solutions in Cross-Domain Systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement high-impact dataflow strategies for a critical I...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming counter transactions through innovative software solutions. Lead the design and delivery of critical platform components, ensuring seamless integration and high perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, managing delivery, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality releases while maintaining a hands-on technica...

Alberta, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$302K - $336K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year strategy for a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure systems and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and driving fleet-w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$302K - $336K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by leading the development of a Zero Trust identity framework, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability of critical systems across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to develop scalable software solutions. Collaborate with leadership to shape strategies, oversee API integrations, and drive innovation in a dynamic envir...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive exceptional results by leading controls engineering projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating across departments to enhance manufacturing processes and exceed customer expectations in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $400K *

Shape the future of clinical AI by designing experiments and building pipelines that transform clinical standards into executable modules, ensuring high-quality decision logic for public health care a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Empower national security by leveraging your expertise in reverse engineering and software development. Join a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of hardware and software, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower a team of design engineers by enhancing performance, driving compliance, and fostering client relationships. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality engineering del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading AI-driven engineering solutions. Mentor engineers, enhance productivity, and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across global...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you develop and document software for advanced directed energy systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Engineer the future of satellite connectivity by developing Python-based test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration and support manufacturin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $140K *

Unlock the potential of cloud deployment by building and optimizing secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and platform reliability in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us implement and automate Azure environments, enhancing cloud infrastructure through DevOps practices. Collaborate on complex designs, manage deployments, and ensure security while optimizing res...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategy and modernization of enterprise DevSecOps platforms, enhancing developer experience and operational resilience. Drive automation, security, and governance while managing engineering...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $250K *

Drive impactful People Enablement initiatives across North America, balancing global strategy with local execution. Collaborate with leadership to adapt programs that enhance performance, onboarding...

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  •   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.