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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$160K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technology partner relationships, ensuring integration health and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to resolve issues and optimize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Empower clients to maximize their UKG investment by driving success through strategic partnerships, technical stewardship, and executive engagement, ensuring top-tier outcomes for Premium accounts acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower business success by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, gather requirements, and implement IT solutions that align with strategic goals. Drive improvements in orde...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading prospect research and development efforts to enhance fundraising strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize pipelines, improve data practices, and drive revenue growt...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining network architecture by integrating complex systems, ensuring seamless coexistence, and driving innovative solutions across global operations and joint ventures...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable AI solutions in healthcare, enhancing patient communication and safety. Lead cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in AI engineering pra...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance and optimize the Edifecs platform, ensuring efficient EDI transaction processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance in a...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Transform the aerospace certification landscape by leading process development, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality softwa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the strategy and execution of data platforms and AI products, leading cross-functional teams to enhance commercial life sciences solutions while driving revenue growth and product adoption in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative physician engagement products, overseeing technology initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance healthcare pr...

Fort Washington, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the success of large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic planning while overseeing...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Innovate marketing strategies to drive capital solutions for clean energy developers. Lead initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring impactful positioning and alignment across teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing D365 programs, ensuring client satisfaction and project success. Oversee teams, drive commercial growth, and align solutions with business goals while maintaining strong re...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with us to lead technical strategy and architecture, guiding engineering teams in delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions while balancing immediate needs with long-term goals and...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Architect secure, resilient AI infrastructure by developing advanced decentralized systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance, reliability, and data privacy in diverse environments, while...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $108K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse research projects, coordinating operations, and supporting data analysis. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful educational initiatives and e...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving AI deployment strategies with clients, translating business needs into actionable use cases, and ensuring successful model adoption. Collaborate closely with engineers and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Strategize category management for a $200-$250M Technology/IT portfolio. Lead a global team in supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and procurement transformation initiatives while driving v...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Drive enterprise-scale transformation by leading cloud-native architecture initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape innovative AI solutions that modernize legacy systems...

Irving, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.