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 *

Shape the future of data analysis by leading cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights through database management, BI, and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and a...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead data analysis, database management, and BI delivery, ensuring actionable insights align with mission priorities. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to drive...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy & utilities landscape by leading OT and infrastructure workstreams throughout the private equity investment lifecycle, driving diligence, integration, and value creation for criti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $162K *

Drive large-scale technology integration initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless mergers and enterprise transformations. Influence stakeholders and deliver value through effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by building a new function from the ground up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape messaging, drive customer engagement, and establish a st...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $170K *

Champion technical delivery by leading hands-on solution implementation, mentoring team members, and driving architectural standards while ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering team growth...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Drive your career forward by developing and maintaining secure PKI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and meet customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Champion the development of secure, scalable PKI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and meet technical requirements while safeguarding critical syst...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining secure PKI solutions that align with Navy and DoD standards, ensuring operational efficiency and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet technic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Join us to innovate secure, scalable PKI solutions that enhance cybersecurity. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate operational needs into technical specifications, ensuring compliance with Nav...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $182K *

Lead innovation in optical coatings and drive product development to advance cutting-edge technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful project delivery on time and within budget, wh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by developing high-performance systems. Leverage your expertise in software engineering to lead projects, enhance test automation, and dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects, collaborating with stakeholders to meet software lifecycle needs while managing risks, change requests, and resource allocation within an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading IT systems initiatives, enhancing business models, and driving project success. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, ensuring system reliability and performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's transforming client systems with innovative AI solutions. You'll develop and implement end-to-end applications, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into existing environments while a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Empower innovation by leveraging data engineering skills to build scalable solutions. Collaborate with a diverse team to develop data pipelines and platforms that transform complex data into actionabl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Engage with a dynamic team to develop and deploy data solutions that transform complex datasets into actionable insights, enhancing mission-driven projects in a fast-paced environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in enhancing gas turbine reliability through advanced risk modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Drive technical guidance and mentorship for engineers, ensuring optimal performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Transform the future of gas turbine reliability by leading technical risk modeling and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring optimal performance and support for MYA Services and New Product Introdu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the DevSecOps and cloud delivery strategy, overseeing CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automated security controls to enhance deployment reliability and operational efficiency across teams...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $129K *

Drive technical excellence by leading support operations, mentoring teams, and enhancing service processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $129K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and expertise in customer support operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop training programs, and mentor teams while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $129K *

Elevate technical support excellence by leading complex escalations, developing training programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Redefine content impact by leading the creation of engaging technical materials. Collaborate across teams to transform complex topics into clear, audience-focused content that drives measurable busine...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise transformation by leading the adoption of innovative delivery frameworks and practices, ensuring alignment across diverse stakeholders to enhance operational exce...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.