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 - $165K *

Champion high-performing software engineering teams, driving quality and timely delivery while aligning technical direction with business strategy. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement in a...

Nebraska, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of scalable backend services and microservices, integrating React frontends with Python backends. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and mentor junior developers while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $130K *

Transform compliance review processes by ensuring Navy technology transfer agreements are accurate and ready for execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues and enhance templates, driv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Own hardware development from concept to production while guiding and mentoring engineers, ensuring high-quality results and innovative solutions in a collaborative environment focused on excellence a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $198K *

Lead the development of full-stack applications integrating AI/ML services to enhance HR operations. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that streamline workflows and provid...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative solutions across aging, care, work, and impact. Drive strategic direction, oversee a dynamic portfolio, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform...

Markham, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $170K *

Lead the technical oversight of enterprise messaging and directory services, ensuring operational continuity and security for critical IT infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to manage Microsoft 3...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise messaging and directory services, ensuring operational excellence and security compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance IT infrastructure and support crit...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Join us to lead enterprise messaging and directory services, ensuring operational excellence and security for critical IT infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance service continuity and manag...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $170K *

Lead the technical oversight of enterprise messaging and directory services, ensuring operational continuity and security for critical IT infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to manage Microsoft 3...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion product security by leading secure software development practices, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and collaborating across teams to enhance cybersecurity across diverse produc...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to seamless product transfers from internal to contract manufacturing, leading cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and delivery goals are met while establishing scalable operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity security by developing impactful enablement programs for pre-sales teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance skills and drive busine...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Innovate with us to design and deploy AI-driven software solutions for diverse industries. Lead full-stack engineering efforts, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient production-ready applications w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of e-commerce solutions by leading microservices development, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and continu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing IT infrastructure and teams, ensuring operational efficiency and security alignment with business goals. Drive strategic planning, project management, and compliance to sup...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $156K *

Shape the future of Life & Annuity technology by leading complex application development initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and leveraging deep industry expertise to drive innovative solutio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $156K *

Transform complex insurance technology solutions by leveraging your expertise in Life & Annuity systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, guide junior colleagues, and drive impactful re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end system development and maintenance on enterprise platforms. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance web product presence, and drive technical solutions while ensuring efficient projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$186K - $267K *

Elevate security standards by leading platform security architecture and integration. Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software to ensure a secure chain of trust throughout the product lifec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$142K - $266K *

Innovate commercial strategies and business models to transform software solutions into scalable offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing, packaging, and go-to-market readiness for...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Drive the future of platform architecture and integration as a hands-on Technical Lead, collaborating with government teams to transform complex challenges into practical solutions in multi-vendor tec...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $220K *

Join a team that's elevating database security by designing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security, automate infrastructure management, and tackle co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of full-stack software solutions, guiding a team to deliver high-quality production systems while leveraging AI tools and fostering collaboration across departments to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.