Director of DevOps Jobs

Explore Director of DevOps opportunities for experienced technology leaders ready to shape how organizations build, deploy, and operate software. These senior roles combine strategic planning with technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and site reliability. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership opportunities aligned with your expertise.

What Does a Director of DevOps Do?

A Director of DevOps sets the vision for reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery. Responsibilities often include leading DevOps and platform teams, improving CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud and infrastructure strategy, and partnering with engineering, security, and product leaders. Directors also establish operational standards, track service performance, guide incident response, and develop talent across their organizations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability engineering, along with a record of leading teams and delivering organization-wide improvements. Useful expertise may include AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code; containers and Kubernetes; observability; security and compliance; and modern CI/CD practices. Strong communication, financial planning, prioritization, and change-management skills are also important.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director of DevOps roles can be found across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and other industries investing in digital products and cloud operations. Depending on company size, location, and scope, a director may lead several teams or oversee a broad platform organization. Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and work arrangement.

How to Find the Right Director of DevOps Role

Highlight measurable outcomes on your resume, such as faster release cycles, improved availability, reduced cloud costs, or stronger security controls. Clarify the scale of the teams, platforms, and budgets you have managed, and tailor your experience to each employer’s priorities. Use Ladders to explore Director of DevOps jobs and identify opportunities that fit your leadership goals.

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$78K - $137K *

Transform data center operations by leading a diverse technical team, strategizing improvements, and enhancing performance while ensuring operational excellence across multiple facilities worldwide...

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

$121K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in corporate IT. As an IT Lead, you'll oversee IT operations, manage a dedicated team, and partner with factory IT to ensure seamless technology solutions across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic DevOps team, ensuring system stability and security while collaborating with software engineers to architect robust cloud environments and optimize deploymen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the stability and scalability of complex systems by leading a DevOps team. Collaborate with software engineers to architect robust infrastructures, mentor team members, and ensure seamless deplo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a DevOps team to enhance system stability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with engineers to architect robust solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead a dynamic DevOps team to enhance system stability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with software engineers to architect robust solutions and mentor team members in automation tools, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower national security missions by designing and maintaining secure cloud environments. Collaborate with development teams to enhance CI/CD processes and automate infrastructure, ensuring efficient...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure cloud environments, enabling efficient development and deployment processes while collaborating with teams to enhance automation and streamline ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in transforming cloud and application security. Drive innovative AI-driven DevSecOps strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration acro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading mechanical operations in mining. Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment reliability, mentor staff, and drive business growth across surface and underground projec...

Osoyoos, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $200K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to design, implement, and support critical applications and systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in manufacturing technologies a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in infrastructure and cybersecurity, ensuring operational continuity and robust security measures in a regulated environment. Drive strategic direction, manage budgets, and foster team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $155K *

Drive the automation and reliability of cloud infrastructure, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment processes and ensure scalable, high...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $245K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to automate financial data extraction, enhancing model accuracy and efficiency for clients. Drive impactful solutions that empower analysts to...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $245K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of financial data automation, leading a dynamic team to enhance model accuracy and efficiency. Drive innovation in AI-driven solutions, ensuring seamless integrati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure and automation practices to enhance operational reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and scale platforms, ensuring rapid softwar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. Lead from preconstruction to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading technology implementation projects in warehouse management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance automation and robotics, ensuring successful delivery and process optim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of DevOps do?question toggle

    A Director of DevOps leads teams and strategy for software delivery, cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and operational reliability. The role typically includes setting standards, improving delivery pipelines, managing performance and risk, and collaborating with senior leaders.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally seek significant experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability, plus a history of leading teams and complex initiatives. Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, security, and strong leadership skills are often valued.

  • How much do Director of DevOps jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary range and compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of DevOps openings across industries and locations. Review job requirements, salary information, and work arrangements to find positions that match your experience and preferences.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Director of DevOps role?question toggle

    Show measurable business and technical results, such as improved deployment frequency, uptime, security posture, or infrastructure efficiency. Describe your leadership scope, cloud and platform expertise, and experience partnering with engineering, security, and executive teams.