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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$128K - $238K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise AI and Salesforce solutions. Engage with clients to shape strategic AI initiatives, architect innovative systems, and ensure successful production delivery a...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $172K *

Shape user-centered experiences by leading strategic initiatives that drive growth and satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment betwe...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic goals. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while fostering collaboration acro...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$275K - $330K *

Help us drive innovation by leading Product Management and Engineering, aligning technology strategies with business goals. You'll oversee enterprise platforms, foster high-performing teams, and champ...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining generator research through innovative solutions, managing technical projects, and engaging with industry leaders to enhance generator reliability and performance, shaping...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $210K *

Explore your potential by leading product marketing for the public sector. Collaborate across teams, own strategic initiatives, and drive impactful messaging, ensuring our solutions meet the unique ne...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building authentic creator partnerships. Lead the development of a scalable creator ecosystem that drives product awareness and engagement through innov...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $199K *

Strategize and optimize marketing technology architecture and integrations. Drive platform health and feature development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion partner-led demand generation by developing and executing scalable marketing strategies. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to drive pipeline growth and optimize performance across ke...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $133K *

Drive impactful contract configuration initiatives, translating complex requirements into precise system setups. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while id...

Long Beach, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic analytics partner, driving insights and performance improvements across revenue cycle operations. Collaborate with leaders to define KPIs, analyze data, and create i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$108K - $181K *

Create impactful technical solutions in military electrification projects. Collaborate with defense clients and provide expertise throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance and mission effec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring architectural consistency and best practices. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $299K *

Optimize critical materials supply chains by collaborating across teams to identify risks, develop new sources, and enhance resilience. Drive initiatives to improve supplier capabilities and mitigate...

Grand Prairie, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $187K *

Advance enterprise security by designing and implementing cloud-based IGA solutions. Collaborate across teams to shape identity engineering strategies that enhance governance, reduce risks, and suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $269K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving data architecture and engineering standards for scalable, secure enterprise data platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, actionable data produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Optimize the digital journey by enhancing product evaluation experiences. Drive consumer confidence and collaboration across teams to accelerate purchase progression through seamless, data-driven web...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$229K - $260K *

Transform the integration landscape by architecting robust connections between NodeZero and key security platforms, ensuring reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and driving technic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $146K *

Transform our technical landscape by leading complex projects and guiding teams in network services, systems administration, and GIS. Your expertise will drive strategic planning and enhance our infra...

St. Paul, MNRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming mission-critical operations by deploying and integrating advanced asset visibility solutions. Collaborate with DoD users to deliver tailored technical solutions that en...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.