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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$135K - $273K *

Transform complex systems by leading a dynamic engineering team to design, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software and hardware solutions for the Navy, ensuring timely project delivery and ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   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...

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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

$81K - $141K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with teams to drive engineering excellence, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality, secure appl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$165K - $296K *

Shape the future of global cloud and AI infrastructure by leading strategic expansion initiatives, guiding a team of senior program managers, and translating complex market needs into actionable growt...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise operations by leading AI-driven organizational change, focusing on governance, design, and workforce readiness while developing repeatable methodologies that drive successful tech...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming portfolio companies into unicorns through hands-on product leadership. Drive measurable outcomes by embedding in businesses, shaping product visions, and creating scala...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI solutions for federal clients, overseeing project lifecycles from inception to deployment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure successful outcomes and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform AI application delivery for federal clients by leading technical teams, tailoring project lifecycles, and ensuring successful outcomes through agile methodologies and innovative solutions...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Empower a dedicated team to deliver exceptional support, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient troubleshooting for users across various platforms and applications. Drive excellence in ser...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional user support and troubleshooting for hardware and software issues, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction across various platforms and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Platform Engineer, driving the design and evolution of our Operational Decisioning Platform. You'll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, mentor engineers, and s...

1 week 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.