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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$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud innovation by leading teams to design, build, and enhance a robust cloud platform. Drive operational excellence, implement cutting-edge observability arch...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operations by leading a high-impact team, ensuring seamless delivery of customized projects from design to installation while driving quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple concurrent...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $157K *

Lead day-to-day IT operations across multiple sites, ensuring effective service delivery and support. Manage vendor relationships, oversee core systems, and maintain compliance in a regulated environm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with corporate goals and enhancing overall f...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance efforts. Collaborate across departments to implement effective controls, manage incidents, and ensure data protec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale projects, shaping technical direction and architecture while mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in full-stack web and mobile product development, leading complex projects and shaping technical direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing large-scale, complex technology engagements, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery while driving efficiency and excellence in program ma...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovation and operational excellence in our Room Control product line, driving growth and collaboration across building automation systems. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edg...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion backend infrastructure evolution by designing, implementing, and scaling distributed systems and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability for our core platform. Collaborate closely with a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $192K *

Engineer trusted, reusable data products by transforming architectural designs and business requirements into production-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 *

Take ownership of engineering and quality leadership across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with ASME and TSSA standards. Drive team development, oversee critical designs, and enhance operati...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Woodstock, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Oversee engineering and quality leadership across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with ASME and TSSA standards. Drive team development, manage budgets, and enhance operational efficiency whil...

Stratford, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   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...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.