Software Technical Lead Jobs

Explore Software Technical Lead opportunities with Ladders, where experienced software professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Software Technical Leads combine deep engineering expertise with technical direction, helping teams design, build, and maintain reliable software products.

What Does a Software Technical Lead Do?

A Software Technical Lead guides technical decisions across a project or engineering team. Responsibilities may include reviewing architecture, setting coding standards, mentoring developers, coordinating implementation, and partnering with product, design, and operations teams. The role often remains hands-on, balancing software development with planning and technical leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a strong background in software development, system design, and one or more relevant programming languages or technology platforms. Communication, problem-solving, code review, and team collaboration are also important. Depending on the organization, roles may call for experience with cloud services, distributed systems, security, data platforms, or agile delivery.

Find Software Technical Lead Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted Software Technical Lead openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, seniority, and work arrangement to find a role that aligns with your technical strengths and leadership goals. Job requirements and compensation vary by employer and position.

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$124K - $201K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative cloud solutions by leading technical sales strategies and engaging with clients to deliver scalable, commercially viable solutions that drive growth across divers...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $201K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by leading technical sales strategies, engaging clients, and shaping complex CIS opportunities to drive profitable growth and enhance client outcomes across diverse...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of automation as a DevOps-focused engineer, driving CI/CD integration and infrastructure support. Collaborate with teams to enhance tools and troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring sea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance innovation in medical imaging by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions for Computed Tomography systems. Collaborate across teams to translate clinical needs in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust flight software for aerospace applications, ensuring safety-critical standards are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, r...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive test and evaluation strategies to assess system performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with acquisition plans and government standards. Collaborate across...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Pioneer your career with this unique opportunity to build data systems and pipelines for federal IT modernization. Join a dynamic Agile team to create innovative solutions supporting national critical...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact enterprise projects, managing complex Salesforce implementations and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and q...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $123K *

Engage in backend development, collaborating with stakeholders to design, implement, and validate high-quality web applications. Leverage your expertise in Java and DevOps to drive project success and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $231K *

Shape the future of payment technology by leading backend and full-stack development for a cutting-edge Decision Management Platform. Collaborate with teams to transform complex challenges into scalab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $225K *

Engineer and own the design and delivery of innovative SaaS applications, driving improvement in enterprise workflows while leveraging AI tools and ensuring scalable, secure deployments across multi-t...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in global projects, focusing on the full life cycle of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) implementation and upgrades, particularly in the Life Science sector...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $153K *

Lead the charge in API and integration engineering, driving product development and mentoring a team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable solutions while fostering a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $200K *

Join our team to shape the future of construction tech by building impactful tools for professionals. Leverage your expertise to create user-focused solutions that enhance productivity, reliability, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining construction tech—shape impactful solutions through collaboration, innovative code, and customer insights while driving excellence in software engineering and mentoring t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $125K *

Help us develop and enhance complex software systems in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to create scalable solutions using modern development tools...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $217K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and implementation of Guidewire solutions for Property and Casualty insurance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure applications while...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $117K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by developing automated tests for mission-critical financial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance wh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform project management by successfully delivering complex electronic system projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse client needs on time and within budget...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $210K *

Reimagine network engineering solutions by leveraging your expertise to support DISN projects. You'll provide integrated technical solutions and guide the planning, analysis, and implementation across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in developing scalable CPaaS solutions. Drive innovation through hands-on coding, team management, and quality assurance, while enhancing existing systems and collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Join a team that's developing and enhancing complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration while ensuring adherence t...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Drive innovation by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions across diverse app...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K *

Support the development of business-critical software in an Agile team, implementing responsive features using React and TypeScript while ensuring quality and continuous integration for both internal...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Technical Lead do?question toggle

    A Software Technical Lead guides engineering execution and technical decisions, such as architecture, code quality, implementation planning, and developer mentorship. Many leads also contribute directly to software development.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Software Technical Lead jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial software engineering experience, strong system design and coding skills, and the ability to communicate decisions and support a development team. Some roles require expertise in particular languages, platforms, or industries.

  • How is a Software Technical Lead different from an engineering manager?question toggle

    A Software Technical Lead typically focuses on technical direction and implementation while remaining close to engineering work. An engineering manager generally has broader responsibility for people management, performance, hiring, and team operations, though duties can overlap.

  • Do Software Technical Lead jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as employer, location, experience, and scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including qualifying Software Technical Lead opportunities.