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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$120K - $145K *

Elevate operational safety by managing EHS programs for autonomous machinery. Oversee compliance, incident management, and training across multiple sites while fostering a proactive safety culture as...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $187K *

Deliver operational excellence by independently overseeing data centers, driving process improvements, managing incident resolutions, and supporting expansions with a focus on efficiency, performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing data center operations through innovative solutions, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead expansion efforts, drive incident resolutio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $259K *

Take ownership of diverse Cybersecurity projects, driving execution and management while fostering relationships with sponsors and partners. Lead a team to deliver innovative R&D solutions that addres...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $286K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse Super Intelligence projects, driving execution and innovation while collaborating with government sponsors and industry partners to deliver impactful R&D solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's building AI-driven platforms to enhance code optimization and experimentation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and operate critical components, ensuring robust performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $171K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge Mission Planning systems by creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient software delivery, and supporting team collaboration in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate Agile practices by serving as a Scrum Master, guiding cross-functional teams through methodologies like Scrum and SAFe. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Empower cybersecurity initiatives by leading threat detection and incident response efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations, mentor SOC analysts, and drive mode...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $184K *

Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating scalable services for AWS, focusing on security and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence and mentor peers while managing t...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Advance your career by supporting PEO leadership in managing acquisition baselines, ensuring program health, and minimizing risks through comprehensive analysis and reporting. Collaborate effectively...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program management and acquisition baselines. Leverage your extensive experience to enhance project health and minimize risks while ensuring timely delivery...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $99K *

Deliver exceptional production support by ensuring system stability, availability, and performance. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional te...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of secure software solutions, modernizing applications for enterprise environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery of scalable architectures and k...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of secure software solutions for enterprise environments, driving modernization efforts, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver scalable...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate AI capabilities by designing and deploying advanced AI agents on AWS. This role blends AI development and DevOps, requiring extensive experience in agent creation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead Oracle EBS to Fusion Cloud migration projects, managing scope, budget, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction in large e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of a large-scale AWS platform, driving DevSecOps initiatives, and integrating AI/ML capabilities for mission-critical applications in a d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality testing solutions by developing automated frameworks and conducting comprehensive testing across applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with quality standards a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in ensuring application quality through comprehensive testing, including functional and non-functional assessments. Collaborate with teams to develop automated solutions and maintain h...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring all applications meet enterprise standards through automated solutions and collaboration with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading automated and manual testing efforts, ensuring all applications meet enterprise standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance testing frameworks and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a pivotal role in guiding military problem curation through qualification and scoping, ensuring high standards for university cohorts. Lead a team, manage workflows, and enhance operational effic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.