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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$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of technology by leading critical refresh projects, ensuring all IT systems remain operational and up-to-date. Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that meet stringent deadli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $105K *

Champion a global training team, standardizing content creation and delivery while mentoring trainers. Drive innovation through AI tools and ensure timely, high-quality training aligned with adult lea...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Pioneer innovative product solutions by interfacing with clinicians, guiding product development from concept to delivery, and ensuring alignment between technical teams and customer needs...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $165K *

Engage with the maritime domain to drive innovative solutions for Navy challenges. Lead consortium efforts, build vital relationships, and translate complex problems into actionable insights, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $165K *

Champion the maritime consortium by building relationships, translating needs, and driving innovation in undersea and littoral operations. Lead day-to-day activities, ensuring member value and effecti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $165K *

Drive innovation in maritime operations by leading a consortium focused on undersea and littoral challenges. Collaborate with Navy program offices and industry partners to translate complex problems i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise automation and AI enablement by leading a team to architect and deliver innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Deliver comprehensive technology integration leadership for M&A activities, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage resources, and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $194K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence as a senior tech leader for an Agile team, driving KYC and BSA/AML solutions. Guide architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable, secure solutions aligne...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $190K *

Champion the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines and real-time ingestion frameworks, leading complex data initiatives while ensuring performance, reliability, and governance align with...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Advance model training by designing workflows, environments, and evaluation systems. Collaborate with AI labs to create meaningful tasks and improve data quality, ensuring robust training signals and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion talent acquisition by driving innovative strategies that elevate our recruitment processes. Manage a diverse range of roles across multiple locations while enhancing the candidate experience...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of IT management. As a hands-on IT Manager, you'll oversee our internal IT function, manage device fleets, and lead technology buildouts, ensuring seamless operat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence in life sciences. You'll lead project delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to transform client needs into robust systems, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of secure software solutions, modernizing applications for enterprise environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery of scalable architectures and k...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of secure software solutions for enterprise environments, driving modernization efforts, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading full-stack Java development teams to drive innovative AI solutions. Lead architecture and design while mentoring engineers, ensuring scalable and secure enterprise systems...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a pivotal role in guiding military problem curation through qualification and scoping, ensuring high standards for university cohorts. Lead a team, manage workflows, and enhance operational effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing customer engagement and technical support for SiC products, bridging the gap between engineering and strategic clients. Drive project management and deliver insights to e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $225K *

Optimize the secure, reliable foundation for enterprise AI by building cloud infrastructure, automating environments, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $94K *

Shape the future of building automation by leading technical operations, ensuring reliability, and empowering teams to deliver innovative IoT solutions that drive energy efficiency and sustainability...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and team performance while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and foster a positive work...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving technical projects across functional systems, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals. Manage platform integrity and stakeholder relationships while optimizing solu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.