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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$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technology transfer for Navy programs. You'll design and deliver impactful training for researchers and professionals, ensuring they gain essential skills and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support while leading a skilled group of technicians. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership to enhance service deliv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading tooling design and optimization initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production capabilities, support process development, and drive cost...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical vision and architecture of a high-performing engineering team, leveraging AI tools to enhance software delivery. Engage deeply in design and implementation while fostering a cultur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and optimization of Salesforce solutions, focusing on Sales Cloud and CPQ processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sales workflows and ensure alignment with SaaS b...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $194K *

Shape the future of omnichannel analytics by transforming customer engagement data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data products and drive personalized eng...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in transforming prototypes into market-ready products. Oversee design decisions, ensure reliability, and prepare for production while mentoring a growing team and collaborating with st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$77K - $176K *

Drive impactful data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights for mission-critical pr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Join us to manage and retain a portfolio of Technology Middle Market renewals, ensuring profitable results through risk assessment, pricing, and compliance while collaborating with internal teams and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance Agile practices by coaching teams, facilitating Scrum events, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Agile maturity and foster high-performing, self-organ...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading technical integration efforts for a large-scale infrastructure program. Oversee data processing lifecycles, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial project leadership by developing effective plans, managing communications, and assessing risks. Drive project success through collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring ali...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of supporting and enhancing the ION RightAngle application, ensuring seamless system functionality and user satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $200K *

Transform client solutions by leveraging your analytical expertise and mentoring skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative methodologies and insights that drive project success and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Azure cloud data platforms. Collaborate with data teams to develop efficient data pipelines, ensuring performance, scalability, and security while troubl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-ready aircraft by troubleshooting and repairing custom electronics. Collaborate with engineers to enhance equipment reliability while utilizing adva...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Innovate high-performance full-stack applications by designing, developing, and maintaining modern web interfaces and microservices. Drive architectural decisions and ensure scalable, secure cloud-nat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Innovate by leading the design and implementation of Java applications, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while driving continuous impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $134K *

Deliver impactful New Product Introduction projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and aligning stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in optical communications. Embrace a rol...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing executive engineering rhythms and coordinating technical communications across multiple stakeholders in the Missile Defense Agency's Targets Systems Engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational technology systems, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. Lead the deployment of OT solutions while aligning strategies with business g...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive healthcare technology solutions, balancing product strategy with hands-on management. Collaborate across functions to prioritize client value and business objectives while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading a dynamic team in developing innovative cloud-based applications. Leverage your extensive software development expertise to deliver high-quality sol...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $260K *

Empower your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software applications through expert signals analysis and requirements refinement, ensuring mission success and user satisfa...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.