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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$138K - $165K *

Advance our backend development by creating scalable applications using .NET and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and enhance user experiences through innovat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. Leverage your expertise in automation and manual testing to drive improvements and ensure robust appli...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate solutions by leveraging AI/ML technologies and full-stack development skills. Collaborate with teams to enhance coding platforms and streamline workflows, ensuring effective problem resolutio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative full-stack development, integrating AI capabilities to enhance user experience and drive automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications and op...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on QA automation in retail. Leverage your Salesforce testing expertise and automation skills to enhance software quality across multi-platform environments...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Transform the future of technology by designing and developing full-stack applications, integrating modern frontend frameworks with robust backend services, and enhancing user experiences through inno...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by providing expert Level 2/3 support for cutting-edge tokenized deposit platforms and blockchain payment networks, ensuring seamless transaction processing and mentoring junior...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation at the intersection of technology and finance. Leverage your expertise in full-stack development to create scalable, enterprise-level solutions while collaborating with cross-functi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive transformation in ACH Payments by bridging business and tech teams. Lead analysis, gather requirements, and design solutions for compliance and payment initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the migration of large-scale mainframe applications to distributed systems, leveraging AI solutions. Design and implement robust applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform application stability and performance through proactive monitoring, incident resolution, and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance support processes for critical applications in dive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Data Quality Requirements, bridging business needs and data engineering. Drive Agile processes, manage stakeholder sign-offs, and ensure compliance in a dynamic health...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by conducting comprehensive software testing, collaborating with teams, and mentoring peers to enhance skills and ensure optimal test coverage throughout the develop...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock innovation as you manage the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, driving design, development, and deployment while ensuring optimal performance and reliability across cross-functional te...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and optimization of complex mainframe applications, ensuring high performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance legacy systems and integrate modern...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative solutions as a Senior Mainframe Full Stack Developer, leveraging your expertise in DB2 and COBOL to design, develop, and document impactful applications while collaborating in an Agil...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Empower your career by developing innovative Android applications that enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while driving continuous impro...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of scalable full-stack applications, leveraging Java and AWS technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and deploy innovati...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by bridging business and technology in healthcare AI solutions. Drive impactful outcomes through client partnerships, delivering scalable solutions from discovery to deployment whi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of designing and managing scalable CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery through automation, security, and monit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and development of scalable enterprise applications, leveraging your expertise in Java and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions w...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Deliver innovative solutions by managing the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while ensuring optimal d...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-performance enterprise applications. Leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka to build scalable microservices and event-driven solutions t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure ETL pipelines, develop full-stack visual tools, and establish AI frameworks for supply chain simulations, ensuring data integrity and performance acr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of data by designing and maintaining robust ETL/ELT pipelines, managing cloud data architectures, and ensuring data quality through innovative solutions and cross-functional collabora...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.