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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$182K - $292K *

Shape the future of enterprise integration and AI by leading strategic architecture initiatives. Drive innovation and governance across platforms, ensuring scalable, secure solutions that enhance busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading AI and technology initiatives that enhance recruitment operations. Collaborate with teams to integrate tools, streamline workflows, and drive efficiency, ensuring a seamles...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity. Lead technical pre-sales engagements, design AI solutions, and architect secure infrastructures while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $216K *

Drive enterprise-scale AI architecture and responsible-AI standards, leading design and governance for complex client transformations. Collaborate across domains to ensure high-quality AI delivery and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing a Specialty Gases portfolio, driving product strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve revenue and market-share goals while addressing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining complex software applications in a federal environment, ensuring operational excellence and innovative solutions across various systems and n...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $177K *

Unlock your potential by driving global network strategy and operational excellence. As a key technical leader, you will establish standards, lead modernization initiatives, and collaborate with cross...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $177K *

Lead the enterprise network strategy, providing technical authority and shaping modern LAN/WAN technologies across global infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to support operational excellenc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing and monitoring projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of education technology by leading the development of innovative learning platforms. Collaborate with a talented team to create impactful tools for teachers and students, ensuring sec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $258K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Principal Engineering Technologist, leading advanced investigations and aligning product strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance product architecture and ensure im...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the successful testing and implementation of SNAP EBT services. Collaborate with state personnel and processors to develop comprehensive test plans, validate requirements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting solutions across disciplines. Drive technical excellence in Java development while collaborating with te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$173K - $277K *

Transform software solutions by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications while mentoring junior engineers and adhering to best practice...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a pivotal role in partner enablement, driving the success of our strategic partnership with Infosys. You'll create training, collateral, and certification programs that empower sales teams to con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Threat and Vulnerability Team, enhancing security measures, and driving initiatives to protect systems and data. Collaborate across departments to ensure a rob...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security by managing a high-performing Threat and Vulnerability Team, overseeing threat assessments, vulnerability management, and cross-functional collaboration to streng...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $141K *

Drive the design and implementation of innovative technologies and processes to enhance production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges while men...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $230K *

Join a team that drives engineering excellence through technical leadership, innovation, and collaborative efforts. Lead teams in delivering high-quality software solutions while fostering professiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing Computer System Assurance projects, ensuring compliance with global regulations and quality standards. Lead teams to develop validation strategies that guarantee data i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading systems engineering for advanced radar systems. Drive requirements, architecture, and integration across multiple labs, ensuring seamless transitions from development to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $303K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security solutions for operational technology, driving collaboration across teams to define requirements, assess risks, and implement innovative strategies that protect cr...

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of AI contracting by leading a dynamic engineering team. Blend technical leadership with people development while delivering impactful generative AI solutions at enterprise scale...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform application solutions by leading development cycles, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating in an agile environment. Drive innovation and support key banking processes through e...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $176K *

Elevate your career by leading technical discovery and solution design for agentic AI implementations. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess requirements, build demonstrations, and ensure succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.