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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$103K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to hands-on technical delivery and leadership. Drive solution implementation, mentor team members, and enhance capabilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $186K *

Transform technical delivery by leading hands-on solution implementation, mentoring team members, and enhancing overall capabilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective use of AI tools...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $186K *

Lead the charge in hands-on technical delivery while mentoring your team. Drive solution implementation, establish best practices, and enhance team capabilities through direct involvement and coaching...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Contribute to hands-on technical delivery while leading and mentoring a team. Engage in solution design, implementation, and troubleshooting, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering team capabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $152K *

Lead the charge in hands-on technical delivery while mentoring your team. Drive solution implementation, troubleshoot issues, and enhance team capabilities through direct involvement and coaching, ens...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in hands-on technical delivery, driving solution implementation, and fostering team growth through mentorship and collaboration while ensuring high-qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Empower your team by leading hands-on technical delivery, mentoring members, and driving solution implementation. Balance technical leadership with team development to enhance capabilities and ensure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading hands-on technical delivery while mentoring your team. Drive solution implementation, enhance capabilities, and ensure quality outcomes through active participation and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on leader, driving technical delivery while mentoring others. You'll configure, customize, and troubleshoot solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while fostering t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to hands-on technical delivery and leadership. Drive solution implementation, mentor team members, and enhance capabilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effect...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading a hands-on technical team to deliver innovative solutions. Collaborate closely with team members to enhance their skills while driving project success through effective tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $152K *

Drive hands-on technical delivery while leading a team to configure, customize, and implement solutions. Mentor team members, enhance capabilities, and ensure high-quality outcomes through active part...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $175K *

Transform technical delivery by leading hands-on solution implementation, mentoring team members, and enhancing overall capabilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective use of AI tools...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $186K *

Empower a dynamic team by leading hands-on technical delivery, mentoring members, and enhancing capabilities. Drive solution implementation while ensuring quality and fostering a collaborative environ...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining technical delivery by blending hands-on solution implementation with leadership. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality outcomes while actively particip...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $152K *

Join us as a hands-on technical leader, driving solution delivery while mentoring your team. You'll configure, customize, and troubleshoot systems, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering team gr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to hands-on technical delivery and leadership. Collaborate with team members to configure, customize, and implement solutions while mentoring and enhancing overall team ca...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Empower your technical leadership by actively delivering solutions while mentoring your team. Collaborate on complex configurations, troubleshoot issues, and enhance team capabilities through hands-on...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $175K *

Inspire technical excellence by leading hands-on solution delivery, mentoring team members, and driving project success through effective collaboration and innovative practices. Elevate team capabilit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Pioneer hands-on technical delivery leadership, driving solution implementation while mentoring your team. Collaborate on complex configurations, troubleshoot issues, and elevate team capabilities thr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $170K *

Lead the charge in hands-on technical delivery while mentoring your team. Drive solution implementation, troubleshoot issues, and establish best practices to enhance team capabilities and ensure high...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $185K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in hands-on technical delivery. Drive solution implementation, mentor team members, and enhance capabilities while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Transform embedded software solutions by leading a dynamic team to design, develop, and test advanced controls for Airborne Imaging systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence ac...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and development of embedded software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical applications and ensure robust integration and testing for advanced...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $218K *

Lead the development of innovative rapid prototypes, integrating software and hardware to support advanced military communications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive architectural deci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.