Technology Lead Jobs

Explore Technology Lead jobs for experienced professionals ready to guide technical teams, shape technology strategy, and deliver complex initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across software engineering, IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise architecture.

What Does a Technology Lead Do?

Technology Leads connect business priorities with technical execution. Depending on the organization, they may lead engineers, set technical standards, oversee system design, coordinate delivery, and partner with product, operations, and executive stakeholders. The role can combine hands-on technical work with team leadership and cross-functional decision-making.

Common Technology Lead Responsibilities

  • Guide the design, development, and maintenance of technology platforms and products.
  • Set architecture, quality, security, and engineering practices for a team or program.
  • Translate business needs into technical roadmaps, requirements, and delivery plans.
  • Mentor technical professionals and coordinate work across teams.
  • Assess technology risks, improve system performance, and support reliable operations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for deep experience in a technical specialty, a record of delivering complex projects, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical partners. Relevant skills may include software development, cloud platforms, systems architecture, data engineering, cybersecurity, agile delivery, technical planning, and people leadership. Requirements vary by industry and the scope of the role.

Find Technology Lead Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Technology Lead openings and related senior technology roles on Ladders. Compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and leadership goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by optimizing digital experiences and conversion rates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance landing pages and customer journeys, driving measurable impact through data...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer journeys by optimizing landing pages and driving conversion through data-driven experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences and achieve measu...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate global IT service delivery by leading a dynamic team, enhancing operational continuity, and driving proactive solutions across multiple markets while collaborating with cross-functional partne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions for public health and medical research. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop MVPs that enhance scientific disco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $149K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing AI initiatives, collaborating with teams to build and enhance AI capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring successful integration and operati...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $175K *

Transform your career by leading quality assurance for a large-scale cloud migration. Drive strategic test planning, automation, and team mentorship while ensuring high-quality standards and stakehold...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform commercial operations by owning pricing strategies and optimizing revenue streams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and enhance customer relationships in...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $124K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of data analysts and engineers, driving the design and implementation of data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business performance through data-drive...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to drive pre-sales activities, engage with clients, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance bus...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the integration of AI features into measurement products, owning architecture and delivery. Collaborate with a small team to implement natural-language processing, validation, and workflow assis...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $150K *

Drive transformative consulting solutions by leveraging SAP Finance expertise, guiding teams through project lifecycles, and engaging with C-suite stakeholders to meet evolving client needs in the Fin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading the transition to automation. Drive strategy, mentor a global QA team, and enhance testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of innovative ECM solutions in an Agile environment, focusing on workflow automation and integration with enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

Lansing, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $500K *

Oversee project coordination and delivery timelines, bridging technical expertise with leadership to ensure efficient collaboration and successful execution of key initiatives within a dynamic develop...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data-driven product strategies by leading informatics initiatives, ensuring rigorous testing and quality assessments while collaborating across teams to enhance client services and streamline...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide essential IT support to a distributed workforce. Leverage your troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues, enhance user experience, and contribute to a colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a skilled team to support and enhance large-scale Genesys implementations, focusing on installation, configuration, and daily operations to optimize the product suite performance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize high-performance software systems using Rust, focusing on Linux environments and distributed applications. Collaborate on architecture and enhance software quality through modern...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouses, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver key metrics and establish data strategy acr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance information security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse industries. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies that protect...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the Knowledge Management program for a major IT support initiative, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and improving self-service capabilities to enhance user experie...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $189K *

Lead the charge in establishing a modern quality-engineering practice, driving automation strategy and framework development while mentoring teams to enhance release readiness and quality metrics acro...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $164K *

Explore innovative technical architectures and solutions in energy management. Collaborate with teams to deliver digital substations and automation systems while engaging with customers from design to...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $147K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Microsoft Power Platform Architect, leading enterprise-grade design and implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, automate processes, and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Technology Lead?question toggle

    A Technology Lead is a senior technical professional who guides technology decisions and delivery for a team, product, or initiative. The role may include architecture, project coordination, mentoring, and hands-on technical work.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant technical field, a history of delivering complex projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide teams. Some roles also require specialized platform, industry, or people-management experience.

  • What industries hire Technology Leads?question toggle

    Technology Leads work across industries such as software, financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and consulting. Organizations hire them to lead engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise technology initiatives.

  • Do Technology Lead jobs involve people management?question toggle

    Some Technology Lead roles include direct reports and performance management, while others focus on technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination without formal people-management duties. Review each job description for the specific scope.

  • What salary range can I find for Technology Lead jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for Technology Lead positions varies based on location, industry, experience, and role responsibilities.