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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$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Windows endpoint reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, mentor peers, and drive improvements in application deliv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by architecting scalable microservices solutions using the MERN stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance applications and optimize user experience...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by owning the technical architecture and delivery of innovative DeFi products, ensuring scalability and performance while leading a talented engineering team in a fast-paced envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining software development leadership by managing globally distributed teams, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable software solutions that meet cus...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform safety-critical systems by leading Agile teams to modernize and enhance real-time solutions. Engage stakeholders, prioritize backlogs, and ensure compliance while driving innovation through...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide essential support for CI/CD systems, enabling developers to efficiently overcome build and release challenges. Leverage your troubleshooting expertise and collaborat...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join as a key player in delivering technical support for build, release, and CI/CD systems, ensuring developers can ship software efficiently. You'll troubleshoot, manage tickets, and enhance tooling...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's steering the migration of HPC environments to AWS cloud. Lead a pivotal pilot project while ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic alignment between technical execution and p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing high-quality C/C++ software. Take ownership of features from concept to release, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver robust solutions in a Linu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of OS frameworks and platform APIs. Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver foundational software for mobile, wearable, and extended reality devices, driving t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion quality excellence by leading engineering teams to ensure aerospace products meet rigorous standards. Drive compliance, resolve complex issues, and foster continuous improvement through data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $160K *

Lead the deployment of advanced industrial automation technologies across multiple sites, ensuring successful project execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvem...

5 days ago

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

$265K - $300K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver impactful solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating complex challenges in a modern...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $163K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Middleware Software Developer, driving the design and implementation of enterprise-level backend solutions. Leverage your extensive .NET expertise to lead projects and in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $120K *

Elevate your career by facilitating Agile delivery and driving AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technology pilots, ensuring stakeholder engagement and...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $158K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading innovative solutions and driving best practices across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data products while mentoring engineers...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Drive the development of secure, compliant software solutions for government clients, balancing performance and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact systems th...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the management of IT infrastructure and AI systems, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement. Leverage coding expertise and leadership skills to drive strategy and innovation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the development of innovative Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable applications that solve real-world challenges, lever...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate AI solutions from concept to production, leveraging Large Language Models and cloud technologies. Lead a team to develop scalable applications, integrating AI capabilities into enterprise plat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $145K *

Transform complex technology solutions by leading end-to-end delivery across teams and systems. Drive integration, manage dependencies, and ensure operational readiness in an Agile environment, delive...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $145K *

Manage end-to-end delivery of complex technology solutions, coordinating cross-team dependencies and ensuring production readiness. Collaborate in an Agile environment to drive successful integration...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Drive backend services innovation by leading an engineering team, enhancing data integration on AWS, and ensuring operational excellence through structured vendor transition and improved engineering p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.