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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$280K - $360K *

Elevate your career by leading IT operations, implementing secure infrastructures, and driving technology enablement across functions in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will shape the future...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Lead the Security Platforms team to design and manage critical security tools for effective threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management within a collaborative and innovative cybe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead project timelines, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and ensure quality deliverables in supply chain solutions. Drive innovative solutions while managing risks and balanci...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of supply chain solutions, leading project timelines and fostering collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adheren...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Drive innovation and quality while managing stakeholder expectations and project economics in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading project timelines and coordinating technical teams to ensure successful delivery of supply chain solutions while managing stakeholder expectations and quality benchmarks...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to align objectives and drive innovative solutions in su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $141K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing software integration solutions that enhance national security missions, ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse systems and supporting critical dat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$209K - $232K *

Lead the charge in designing AI-driven marketing workflows that enhance productivity and collaboration across creative and technical teams, driving innovation and efficiency in marketing strategies an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$209K - $232K *

Optimize AI-driven marketing workflows to enhance productivity and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intelligent solutions that streamline creative processes and elevate mark...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovative Salesforce solutions by designing, developing, and deploying high-performance applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices and deliver scalable integ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $205K *

Drive the expansion of our Data Services & Analytics practice by leading technical delivery, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution. Empower teams to deliver innovative data i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $154K *

Partner with us to enhance IT infrastructure and manufacturing systems. Leverage your technical leadership skills to resolve issues, support improvements, and mentor team members while collaborating w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing robust embedded software for GPS systems, ensuring mission effectiveness against adversarial threats. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, conduct code reviews...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by architecting innovative solutions that align technology with business goals, enhancing application delivery, and ensuring compliance with architect...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Contribute to our mission by leading technology enablement, driving innovation, and enhancing workflows. This role requires strategic vision and hands-on expertise to transform how technology empowers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive IT support across diverse environments, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders while manag...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $224K *

Transform technology solutions by leading the design and delivery of scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure client success in a dynamic environment, leveraging your...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead complex, multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams and clients to overcome challenges and drive innovative solutions...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of complex projects by leading multi-million-dollar initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in high-rise building envelope projects, overseeing evaluations, design, bidding, and construction administration. Drive technical excellence and mentor junior staff while ensuring...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing propulsion tasks, coordinating with program management, and resolving complex technical challenges on the Next Generation Interceptor program...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in eDiscovery as a Forensic Technology expert, guiding data collection and processing efforts across legal matters. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure defensible practices and le...

2 weeks 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.