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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$117K - $195K *

Transform ServiceNow solutions by designing, developing, and deploying customized applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performance across various modules while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $195K *

Champion innovative ServiceNow solutions by designing, developing, and deploying customized applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and ensure compliance with federal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $263K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, enhancing system performance, and ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks while collaborating with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $263K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative ServiceNow solutions, enhancing ITSM, ITOM, and SPM functionalities. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, secure applications while ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Champion the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and scalability in a mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the development and modernization of enterprise human capital management technologies, enhancing workforce initiatives through innovative solutions and Agile practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Drive integration excellence by leading the development and management of cross-system connections, enhancing operational efficiency and data flow. Collaborate with teams to implement robust reporting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion seamless system integrations by leading the design, deployment, and support of cross-platform connections, enhancing operational efficiency and data flow for informed decision-making...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in shaping our AWS practice strategy, driving adoption and implementation across client engagements while fostering strategic partnerships and delivering innovative solutions that alig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $177K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Test & Validation Engineering team, creating robust test strategies and methods for robotic systems. Ensure accurate data collection and analysis to support engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to redefine data insights in fintech, leading enterprise analytics initiatives, overseeing a high-performing team, and driving innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and opera...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$159K - $235K *

Empower the future of development by enhancing CI systems and build efficiency across large monorepos. Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and improve tool usability fo...

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

$159K - $235K *

Strategize build efficiency and CI workflows at scale, making software development smoother for teams. You'll tackle monorepo complexities, enhance tooling, and lead technical projects that significan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Manage and enhance build systems at scale, ensuring efficient CI for diverse teams. Collaborate across engineering to improve workflows, reduce build times, and foster a reliable developer experience...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$159K - $235K *

Lead the charge in optimizing build systems and CI workflows for large-scale software development, ensuring efficiency and reliability across teams while enhancing developer experience and infrastruct...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the software development landscape by leading a talented team of engineers, embracing AI-assisted tools, and driving continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive process validation and equipment integration in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment, collaborating across functions to enhance production readiness a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure by automating pipelines and enhancing security in Azure environments. Collaborate with architects to streamline provisioning and implement robust CI/CD practices, ensuring com...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $220K *

Lead and innovate within Ecommerce Engineering, driving technical initiatives and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences across mobile and web, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Empower the development of scalable web applications by leveraging your full-stack expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring performance, secu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining GIS applications for TxDOT. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality, ensure compliance, and optimize performance of custom and CO...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K *

Join us to enhance the reliability of our cardiovascular data platform. You'll ensure data integrity, manage incident responses, and automate processes, driving continuous improvements in operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of a dynamic support team, mentoring Software Support Engineers while enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through technical expertise and process improvements...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $186K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-quality applications that enhance merchant on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.