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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$180K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance AWS infrastructure for real-time AI voice systems. Drive operational excellence, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that support rapid prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure for real-time AI voice systems. In this leadership role, you'll enhance AWS platforms, drive operational excellence, and mentor engineers to support rapid...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting data integration platforms that drive global operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative compliance solutions, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in a dynamic env...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the security landscape by leading application security initiatives, bridging architecture and engineering, and enhancing cloud security practices to safeguard technology environments and str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

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

$160K - $200K *

Empower product innovation by leading strategy and execution for B2B SaaS solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, drive product-market fit, and scale offerings t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $246K *

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CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Platform Engineer, driving the design and evolution of our Operational Decisioning Platform. You'll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, mentor engineers, and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading IT operations in a dynamic marine terminal environment. Oversee service delivery, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless technology integration to support critica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Empower security at our dynamic SaaS and AI platform by leading secure practices, managing vulnerabilities, and orchestrating incident response. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product security...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $237K *

Transform your career by leading and developing a Technical Program Management team, driving impactful infrastructure initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders in a dynamic, cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping our AWS infrastructure and reliability standards. As a key contributor, you'll drive engineering decisions, enhance CI/CD processes, and foster a culture of observability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping technology strategies that drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and support organizational growth while managing IT resources and ensuring compliance with relev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you supervise and manage engineering projects, ensuring timely design completions and compliance with city standards. Lead a group of engineers and technicians while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and maintain essential utilities and facility operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment. Lead staff in maintenance, engineering, and safety functions while managing budgets and coo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading high-performing teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and QA functio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $175K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a team to optimize and manage Snowflake and PostgreSQL platforms, ensuring security, performance, and cost efficiency while driving automation and best...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $271K *

Lead transformative HR initiatives by managing global program portfolios, enhancing service delivery, and driving AI integration. Collaborate across functions to ensure effective change management and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$198K - $248K *

Pioneer secure authentication systems, architecting high-quality microservices while integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance identity and security infrastructures that support AI-driven servi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Lead and innovate within the Business Intelligence function, driving project visibility and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders and external partners to shape the department's roadmap and transit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

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    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.