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 *

Lead the charge in driving customer acquisition and growth through innovative strategies across self-serve and sales-led channels. Own key metrics, build AI systems, and create exceptional customer ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading customer acquisition and expansion strategies across self-serve and sales channels. Drive performance metrics, build AI systems, and collaborate with teams to optimize revenu...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $158K *

Accelerate cybersecurity governance across entities, ensuring compliance and risk visibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and drive effective incident management and vuln...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and building application systems that enhance banking operations. Collaborate with teams to deliver reliable solutions, oversee development lifecycles, and mentor junior a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $160K *

Join our team to design and build application systems that enhance banking operations. This role involves leading development initiatives, collaborating with users, and ensuring reliable system perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $114K *

Engage with us to oversee the operation and maintenance of a multi-building corporate campus. Lead a team of technicians, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with building systems for o...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $162K *

Champion enterprise architecture and data initiatives while leading technical teams in a complex federal environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute IT strategies and manage resources for su...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $170K *

Lead the charge in talent management initiatives, enhancing performance, engagement, and development across business sectors. Collaborate with HR partners to align strategies, measure KPIs, and drive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Elevate our digital identity and branding from the ground up, shaping our online presence through strategic management of content, channels, and engagement while driving authentic visibility for a pio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $269K *

Optimize engagement delivery by managing complex projects focused on cost efficiency and client satisfaction. Foster risk management while ensuring adherence to industry standards and driving improvem...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $101K *

Empower teams by supervising Tier I Knowledge Center agents, ensuring outstanding support for external users. Your leadership will drive performance, manage escalations, and improve service excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation by leading a skilled DevOps team to design, implement, and optimize hybrid infrastructure solutions, enhancing automation and reliability while mentoring engineers and collaboratin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Empower customers by deploying AI solutions, integrating systems, and ensuring technical acceptance. Collaborate on workflows, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality implementations while maint...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by deploying customer workflows and integrating systems. Collaborate with clients to ensure technical acceptance and quality, while adapting components and diagnosing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $124K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex projects, engaging with stakeholders, and driving innovative solutions that impact vulnerable communities. Collaborate with talented teams to deliver...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the commercial success of product lines by providing technical support, training, and collaboration with sales and partners. Enhance customer relationships and sales productivity through effecti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $257K *

Lead transformative OT cybersecurity initiatives, guiding organizations to enhance resilience and operational continuity against evolving threats while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering robust data center and telecommunications solutions. Oversee infrastructure design, equipment installation, and lifecycle management to ensure secure and reliable operati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize infrastructure by providing technical leadership in data center and telecommunications management. Drive design, installation, and operational support to ensure reliable and secure systems th...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing embedded software solutions. Leverage your expertise to create secure, efficient systems that meet critical client needs while collabo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop high-performance front-end interfaces for AI applications, ensuring responsive and user-friendly experiences that visualize complex data a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Help us shape innovative software solutions as a full stack developer, tackling complex challenges and delivering end-to-end applications in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will drive system imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a full stack developer, tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate in an agile environment to create impactful software from concept to pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Engineer innovative full stack solutions, transforming complex challenges into user-friendly applications. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance system architecture and deliver impactful soft...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $188K *

Lead the technical integration and operation of enterprise AI platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity and support across multiple vendors. Drive user enablement and manage stakeholder relationships...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.