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 - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-native products, owning the entire lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative solutions that address customer needs and dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of data as a Lead Analytics Engineer, transforming raw information into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data models t...

Delta, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career as a People Technology Analyst, driving HRIS solutions and integrations. Collaborate with People Operations to enhance data integrity and system performance, ensuring seamless oper...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Innovate cutting-edge autonomous systems by integrating complex vehicle subsystems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless functionality of hardware and software, driving advancements in robotics...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Launch data engineering initiatives in a dynamic startup, designing scalable pipelines and collaborating with teams to optimize processes while ensuring data quality and integrity in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legacy systems by leading modernization efforts using Java and Mainframe technologies, driving cloud migrations and enhancing production operations through collaboration and innovation across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Transform legacy applications into scalable, cloud-native services on AWS. Lead design and development of modern .NET solutions, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality delivery while collaborating with...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading database development and analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to streamline data architecture, enhance performance, and ensure seamless delivery of critical...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in product enablement, driving market launch and adoption. Collaborate across teams to ensure field readiness, validate value, and synthesize insights for strategic decision-making in...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of big data management by deploying and optimizing large-scale distributed systems. Drive performance, availability, and security while collaborating with cross-f...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $176K *

Tackle security challenges by enhancing DevSecOps practices in software delivery. Collaborate with teams to fortify systems, automate security tools, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity mandates...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in financial consolidation and planning by leading a team, enhancing systems, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting and analysis...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Optimize network security by leading engineering efforts in NAC, IAM, and SASE solutions. Ensure secure traffic management and collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and performance acro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $158K *

Join us to lead configuration management efforts, ensuring seamless integration and sustainment of complex systems. Leverage your expertise in engineering and logistics to enhance processes and tools...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Join us to lead the Problem Management function, driving operational excellence and stakeholder confidence while enhancing processes and tools in a regulated financial services environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by owning US income tax provision and compliance for a fast-growing multinational. Collaborate with external providers and auditors while managing ASC 740, compliance calendars...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the US income tax provision and compliance efforts, managing external engagements and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with Big 4 advisors to design controls and support tax positions, dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $282K *

Transform client experiences by leading Salesforce Service solutions, mentoring teams, and driving business growth through innovative strategies and strong relationships with stakeholders across vario...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $282K *

Transform client experiences by leading Salesforce Service Cloud solutions, mentoring teams, and driving business development. Collaborate with C-level executives to optimize technology use and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $302K *

Lead the growth of our Salesforce practice by mentoring teams, managing client relationships, and developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Drive project success and foster a col...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$178K - $302K *

Elevate your career by leading Salesforce Service solutions, mentoring teams, and driving client success. Collaborate with executives to innovate and optimize technology strategies while managing dive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $125K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing the operating system for a federal agency's data and analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective delivery, risk management, and adherence t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $125K *

Optimize the delivery of a cloud-based data platform by managing cross-team coordination, backlog standards, and Agile processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution of moderni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $125K *

Join a team accelerating the modernization of a federal agency's data ecosystem. Play a key role in managing product operations, ensuring cross-team coordination, and supporting Agile delivery to tran...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Elevate mission impact by designing Cloud-based software systems. Leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies and documentation to transform real-world needs into effective engineering solutions th...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.