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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$193K - $309K *

Innovate scalable software solutions for payroll onboarding, enhancing functionality and reliability. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor peers, and drive improvements in engineering productivity w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $236K *

Optimize our identity and access platform by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive technical direction, manage architecture decisions, and enhance security practices while fostering collaboration...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex software deployments, ensuring seamless transitions from sales to operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project delivery and enhance custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing innovative AI solutions using Google ADK and Vertex AI, while managing a skilled team to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence across p...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $334K *

Lead the charge in creating a cohesive design-system documentation ecosystem that serves as a reliable resource for designers and developers, ensuring clarity and consistency in all product experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of SaaS architecture. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and enhance developer experience, driving impactful modernizat...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in developing scalable CPaaS solutions. Drive innovation through hands-on coding, team management, and quality assurance, while enhancing existing systems and collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$123K - $176K *

Advance your career by leading trading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate across regions to optimize performance and drive continuous improvement in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $160K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team, solving customer challenges, and enhancing product functionality through effective coding and testing practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $150K *

Drive successful application migrations by leveraging your expertise in Software Change Management. Collaborate with clients to convert Endevor to DBB/Git/IDD, providing hands-on support, training, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading programs that enhance QA processes and developer workflows, driving exceptional quality and efficiency in AI-powered experiences across a dynamic team. Your influence wi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading the security strategy for a cutting-edge AI platform. You'll build and protect vital data systems, engage with partners, and drive compliance in a fast-paced startup env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security and efficiency through DevSecOps practices. Drive the integration of Infrastructure as Code, mentor teams, and ensure high-performance, secure comput...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize application performance by leading the design and development of scalable .NET solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality REST APIs and enhance CI/CD processes...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Shape the future of Life & Annuity technology by leading complex application development initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and leveraging deep industry expertise to drive innovative solutio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $156K *

Transform complex insurance technology solutions by leveraging your expertise in Life & Annuity systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, guide junior colleagues, and drive impactful re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable solutions by managing a cross-functional team. Drive execution of platform initiatives, prioritize backlogs, and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping our AWS infrastructure and reliability standards. As a key contributor, you'll drive engineering decisions, enhance CI/CD processes, and foster a culture of observability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Engage in impactful full-stack development and lead strategic technical initiatives while mentoring engineers. Drive innovation in enterprise AI, shaping culture and architecture for sustained growth...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our security initiatives, ensuring data protection, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with teams to develop policies, conduct assessments, and respond to inciden...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$286K - $362K *

Unlock potential by leading NPU architecture and SoC integration for automotive AI. Drive technical execution, influence cross-domain decisions, and ensure product delivery meets performance, power, a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion cross-functional teams to drive Salesforce project delivery and engineering initiatives. Oversee complex implementations, manage resources, and lead AI-driven transformations to enhance opera...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower the future of telecommunications by architecting and developing 5G Core Network functions. Collaborate on high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise in 3GPP protocols and distributed syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $147K *

Join a team that's driving Momentum-based financial system enhancements. Leverage your technical expertise to design, develop, and maintain custom functionalities while collaborating with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.