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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$119K - $155K *

Champion the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability through automation and collaboration with development teams. Drive continuous improvement in proces...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security while mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and deliver measurab...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $194K *

Empower our Solutions Architects by enhancing operational tools and workflows. Drive efficiency and effectiveness in customer engagement processes, ensuring data quality and reporting standards are me...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on modernizing data platforms. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining a robust microservices architecture while enhancing DevOps...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering and quality initiatives across multiple facilities. Drive compliance with ASME standards, develop teams, and engage directly with customers to ensure product...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of multimodal transit planning by driving product vision and execution. Lead the transition to data-driven operations, enhancing service efficiency and rider experience while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $250K *

Drive the vision for a multimodal transit planning platform, optimizing operations and enhancing rider experiences through data-driven scheduling and seamless integration of planning and execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $265K *

Develop and maintain hybrid platform infrastructure, collaborating with R&D teams to enhance workloads and automate processes, ensuring stellar support for internal customers in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Champion innovative solutions at the intersection of AI and life sciences, collaborating with scientists and clinicians to enhance data usability and accelerate research outcomes. Drive technical impl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving the design and automation of secure cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and optimize...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $275K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and security across cloud envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead high-impact projects by managing on-site execution, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and profitability standards across Arizona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $175K *

Innovate scalable engineering solutions by leading enterprise architecture modernization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving cloud-native transformations using Java, AWS, and micro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect secure CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement security automation in AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency while embe...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $259K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide data warehousing, navigating design and development across multiple units. Drive data governance and AI initiatives while ensuring security compliance and operationa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $225K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations by building robust systems that empower teams to execute projects efficiently while ensuring compliance and financial integrity across the portfolio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering excellence. Lead technology strategy and delivery for a multi-squad portfolio, driving modernization and operational success while fostering talent a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$188K - $320K *

Drive innovation by leading the engineering team behind our Landing Pages product, enhancing customer experiences through intuitive web tools that capture first-party data while fostering a collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional projects from planning to delivery, ensuring effective scope, timeline, and budget management while fostering Agile practices and stakeholder collaboration for successful outco...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis to drive operational excellence in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to interpret complex datasets and ensure compliance with regulato...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team in engineering and project development. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance workflows, and collaborate across departments to deliver innovative solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $110K *

Drive excellence in Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations by managing teams, enhancing service delivery, and fostering client relationships. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Help us enhance operational excellence by leading warehouse departments, ensuring quality standards, compliance, and efficient staffing. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements and optimize resou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.