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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering software integration for an AI flight simulator. Lead the development of reliable software practices, manage interfaces, and ensure seamless deployment while collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $196K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in automation and controls networking. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiencies and support automation technologies within a dynamic environment. Jo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Advance large-scale technology engagements by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring effective delivery, and maintaining project accountability, while driving client communication and excellence in...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $300K *

Empower customers by architecting innovative solutions on the ServiceNow Platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technical governance, drive digital transformation, and ensure long-term su...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and data applications by developing and maintaining robust DevOps pipelines. Your expertise will enable scalable, secure environments for advanced analytics...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable backend solutions by modernizing applications and driving containerization initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and deliver cloud-ready software tha...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading strategic IT initiatives across 140+ global sites. Drive financial planning, enhance cross-team coordination, and optimize performance to deliver user...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $166K *

Lead the development and integration of advanced software solutions for simulation environments, ensuring high-quality training experiences. Collaborate with teams to enhance automated processes and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $174K *

Transform your career by leading application support for a high-volume Credit Analytics team. Collaborate cross-functionally, support cloud migration, and enhance portal applications for portfolio man...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $174K *

Transform application support for high-volume operations by leading cross-functional collaboration, managing deployments, and enhancing end-to-end data workflows to ensure optimal analytics performanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of advanced defense systems. Collaborate with a skilled team using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions that ensure operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Lead and optimize security and compliance strategies across complex infrastructure. Manage technical teams, oversee security architecture, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards to enhance ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive the future of enterprise reliability by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a proactive engineering culture across diverse environments and teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore innovative solutions to enhance developer productivity across diverse game productions. Collaborate with technical leads, mentor programmers, and implement lasting improvements to tools and wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of information security by leading IT architecture and cybersecurity initiatives. Oversee the security program, manage technology risk, and ensure secure access for teams and clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a team of full-stack engineers to enhance client experiences in Default Loan Services. Drive technical direction, foster growth, and champion AI-native engineering while en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on growth, performance, and technical excellence. Drive project success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous imp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on growth, performance, and technical excellence. Drive project success while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a leading engineering firm by building and guiding a high-performing team. Focus on leadership, recruitment, and technical oversight while managing projects and fostering a cult...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor teams on diverse control system projects, ensuring successful execution and customer satisfaction. Drive project completion while adhering to budget and schedule, fostering a collabora...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse control system projects, guiding teams and ensuring successful execution. Provide engineering support, manage project tasks, and foster customer relationships while adhering to quality st...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate client success by leading engagements from discovery to deployment. Collaborate with executives and engineers to translate business needs into impactful AI solutions, ensuring measurable outco...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in engineering and executing a groundbreaking supercritical CO₂ power plant, overseeing all phases from design to commissioning while collaborating across disciplines to ensure success...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.