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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$150K - $297K *

Champion innovation in Cyber AI by leading the development of frontier capabilities and frameworks that enhance enterprise security. Collaborate with teams to drive strategic initiatives and deliver m...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$189K - $206K *

Engage your skills to lead software development initiatives, enhancing index calculation platforms. Collaborate across teams, ensuring high-quality code and performance while driving innovation in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower clients by managing AI and Agentforce implementation projects, ensuring strategic planning and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while fostering strong c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI and Agentforce solutions, managing implementation projects with a focus on customer success. Collaborate with teams to ensure strategic planning and executi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership for chemical and petrochemical EPC projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure engineering excellence, compliance, and successful...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Tackle strategic sourcing in the tech category, driving cost efficiency and quality. Support comprehensive market analysis, collaborate on complex negotiations, and enhance sourcing processes to optim...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex enterprise networking challenges, leading advanced troubleshooting, security management, and performance optimization. Mentor junior engineers while driving improvements in n...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to tackle complex enterprise networking challenges, leading incident resolution and optimizing network performance. You'll mentor junior engineers while enhancing security and reliability in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in deploying AI solutions for enterprise clients, transforming their operations from initial business case to full implementation. Collaborate with C-suite executives and enhance produ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational efficiency by providing top-tier technical support for plant systems and network infrastructure. Take initiative in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing desktop and netwo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$195K - $225K *

Transform technology strategy by leading cross-functional teams, engaging with C-level executives, and driving project success from inception to launch. Shape solutions that deliver impactful business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $259K *

Shape strategic customer engagements by leading complex, multi-domain projects. Collaborate with executives to turn ambiguous priorities into measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment between technical...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the modernization of critical infrastructure software by transforming desktop applications into web-based experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfaces and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.