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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$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and enhancing client relations while managing daily activities and performance metrics for optimal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $240K *

Empower teams to innovate in residential construction software by leading high-performing engineering groups, fostering Agile practices, and enhancing project management for builders and homeowners al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of residential construction by developing high-performing software engineering teams that deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions and drive impactful outco...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance and support the Data & AI platform. Drive operational efficiency, ensure platform reliability, and contribute to automation i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform embedded security with your expertise in TrustZone and TEE. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that push the limits of semiconductor technology while ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing our Azure environment through effective leadership, collaboration, and innovative DevOps practices. Drive operational excellence while ensuring security and r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and mitigating risks throughout the project lifec...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

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

$75K - $94K *

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Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

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

$75K - $94K *

Deliver successful project outcomes by managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong client...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Advance your career by overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and mitigate risks while maintaining strong client...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$77K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee moderate complexity projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong cli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$77K - $96K *

Elevate project delivery by managing moderate complexity initiatives, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments. Drive success through effective communication, risk management, and budg...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, managing delivery, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across departments to ensure quality releases while maintaining a hands-on technica...

Alberta, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform the restaurant and hospitality industry by leading complex software engineering projects, driving AI integration, and shaping technical standards across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$164K - $205K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $205K *

Unlock potential by driving the vision and execution of Data Security products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance a cloud security platform that empowers innovation and business gro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Drive strategic IT operations by leading infrastructure, cloud services, and support teams. Ensure high availability, security, and performance while aligning technology initiatives with business grow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT operations, ensuring reliability and security of technology infrastructure while aligning with business growth and innovation goals. Drive strategic planning, team lea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$109K - $143K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine the future of OTT streaming by leading technical delivery across multi-platform projects. Own the architecture, guide teams, and ensure quality and predictability for renowned sports and ent...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Empower a team of Solutions Engineers to deliver impactful pre-sales experiences while driving customer engagement and adoption of state-of-the-art AI technologies. Lead with technical acumen and stra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $250K *

Transform engineering operations by leading scalable practices that bridge multidisciplinary teams and optimize complex quantum technologies from concept to manufacturing, while ensuring compliance, q...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $340K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.