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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$85K - $120K *

Empower our clients by managing content tooling and multi-channel delivery. Lead the vision and strategy for communications execution, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently and effectively acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform technical leadership by overseeing Oracle architecture and AI delivery. Play a key role in building a high-performing team while engaging with customers and partners to drive innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Shape the future of IT capabilities by leading requirements analysis and advisory support for a Department of War agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and enhance ente...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the secure architecture direction for a cloud-native financial platform, ensuring robust security controls and hands-on implementation while guiding teams to enhance security posture and reduce r...

Plano, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering exceptional onboarding and learning experiences, enhancing employee engagement and growth through hands-on facilitation and innovative program management...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining audit practices by leading the transition to an agentic operating model. Collaborate across functions to innovate audit methodologies and drive transformation for clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $150K *

Empower strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, conducting analysis, and delivering insights to executive leadership. Drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in a...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI projects by developing and deploying NLP models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, utilizing frameworks like PyTorch or TensorF...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $174K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in functional and technical solutions. Leverage your extensive experience to lead cross-functional teams, shape strategic goals, and enhance business processes th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $208K *

Transform supplier engagement strategies to enhance performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and improvements within the supply chain, ensuring alignme...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $157K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring timely fulfillment of Installation Parts Requests across the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage escalations, optimize sourcing strategie...

Schenectady, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $195K *

Accelerate advertiser impact measurement by leading incrementality studies and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to refine methodologies and translate insights into actionable strategies for c...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $190K *

Drive innovative detection solutions in a high-security environment, collaborating across teams to enhance security posture and engineering excellence while tackling emerging cyber threats with precis...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$265K - $290K *

Shape the future of software development by leading an innovative AI-native platform that revolutionizes code generation and review, enabling engineers to build efficiently and collaboratively in a hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $275K *

Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the DevOps landscape by leading infrastructure automation, fostering collaboration, and championing best practices across teams, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Reimagine the future of AI products by leading the strategic development of an innovative AI Solutions Platform. Drive product vision, foster collaboration across teams, and enhance scalability to ens...

Plano, TXRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading analytics initiatives—crafting measurement frameworks, overseeing implementation, and mentoring a junior specialist to enhance client performance through data-driven decisi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology through Oracle Fusion Cloud, guiding technical strategy, integration, and migration efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance organizational change initiatives by leading Oracle Cloud transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption through strategic planning, training, and communication...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of OEM content acquisition by leading strategic negotiations and partnerships. Drive the integration of service information into our systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance whil...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Optimize web application development by leading design and implementation using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Angular. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure code quality while leverag...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.