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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$190K - $285K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by building a scalable data-product platform that empowers teams to create, govern, and optimize production data products across the full data lifecycle, ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $140K *

Transform the financial and operations systems landscape by leading strategic initiatives, driving modernization, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Elevate developer engagement by leading the Developer Experience team. Shape strategy, create documentation, and ensure clarity in Convex's narratives. Collaborate closely with engineering to empower...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional project execution and operational support for data center infrastructure, leading teams and coordinating resources to ensure successful outcomes across multiple projects in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $224K *

Transform technology solutions by leading the design and delivery of scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure client success in a dynamic environment, leveraging your...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and implementation of innovative identity and biometric solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into scalable systems while ensuring high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $267K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative developer tools that enhance software development processes. Collaborate across teams to improve reliability, usability, and scalability of servic...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$111K - $213K *

Transform maintenance strategies for advanced reactor systems by leading a team in developing risk-informed, condition-based approaches that enhance safety and reliability throughout the asset lifecyc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $213K *

Shape the future of nuclear maintenance by leading the development of innovative, risk-informed strategies that enhance plant reliability and safety. Collaborate with a skilled team to optimize mainte...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading IT strategy and innovation for USMC aviation logistics. Oversee software development, manage resources, and ensure cybersecurity compliance while advising on emerging...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Engineer robust, scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join our team to develop scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to enhance system testing and reliability, ensuring optimal performance of production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative on-prem and cloud applications in financial services. Collaborate across functions, drive quality, and leverage your expertise in AWS, NodeJS, and React to en...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic cyber initiatives, managing complex projects, and driving stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity operations and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing, developing, and maintaining healthcare applications using Angular and .NET. Collaborate with stakeholders on projects to enhance application performance and reliabili...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $213K *

Shape the future of nuclear maintenance by leading the development of innovative, risk-informed strategies that enhance plant reliability and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $180K *

Take ownership of technical operations, leading a cross-functional team to ensure successful deployments of wastewater treatment systems nationwide, while optimizing processes and maintaining high sta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Lead a cross-functional team to ensure successful deployment and operation of wastewater treatment systems nationwide, blending technical expertise with operational leadership to drive efficiency and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Elevate security initiatives by leading IAM and cloud security efforts in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance application security and drive modernization acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team driving the modernization of federal data ecosystems. As an ML Ops Engineer, you'll develop and maintain machine learning pipelines, collaborating with experts to operationalize AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting solutions across disciplines. Drive technical excellence in Java development while collaborating with te...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable data platforms. Drive innovation in cloud data architecture and pipeline automation, collaborating across teams to deliver impactf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable AI solutions using Generative AI and LLM technologies, ensuring secure deployment and integration into enterprise platforms while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $184K *

Engineer comprehensive rack-based compute and storage solutions, balancing customer needs with industry standards. Lead projects from design to physical build, ensuring optimal functionality and servi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.