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 *

Join us to lead the design and development of scalable enterprise applications, leveraging your expertise in full-stack technologies and cloud solutions while providing technical guidance and fosterin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $150K *

Empower sales teams by leading forecasting and pipeline management strategies, ensuring data accuracy and visibility. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance revenue operations and establish s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Drive IT operations end-to-end in a growing fintech environment. Ensure security, manage onboarding/offboarding, and maintain clear processes to keep systems efficient and compliant with industry stan...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $115K *

Shape impactful marketing strategies and drive brand growth through integrated campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and performance analytics. Collaborate effectively across teams to enhance visibility...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a team of Implementation Managers, ensuring efficient project delivery and client satisfaction while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives and lead recruitment for critical roles across regions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive talent management while developing...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive account growth and build executive relationships in BFSI. Leverage your expertise in Data, Cloud, and AI/ML to shape transformative engagements and ensure client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Elevate national security by analyzing SIGINT data to develop actionable intelligence. Collaborate with military clients to identify patterns and inform decision-makers, ensuring timely and effective...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to automating internal platforms, where you'll take ownership of systems that enhance workflows across engineering and the business. Write code, design schemas, and lead t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex IT projects, driving cross-functional initiatives and organizational change. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful technology implementation and continuous improvement, manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead and innovate adversary-emulation activities to enhance security posture. Collaborate with teams to design threat-informed testing scenarios, ensuring compliance and safety while driving improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the charge in adversary-emulation activities, guiding a skilled Red Team to enhance security posture through targeted assessments and threat-informed testing, while ensuring compliance with organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Drive adversary-emulation activities and lead a team in executing threat-informed security testing. Ensure compliance with standards while enhancing organizational defenses through strategic assessmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Elevate your career by leading adversary-emulation activities and security assessments. Guide a skilled team in enhancing organizational defenses while ensuring compliance with standards and regulatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Innovate and elevate our backend applications by leveraging Java and Spring Boot in a microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and optimize per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technical support for Field Service Engineers. Resolve complex issues, enhance team capabilities, and drive improvements in service quality while ensuring customer satis...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead IT initiatives by developing programs, ensuring cutting-edge technologies, and overseeing teams in behavioral health settings. Collaborate with clients to assess needs and deliver optimal solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software systems while mentoring peers and driving continuous improvement across product teams. Engage in all software development lifecycle phases t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing security documentation and consulting on architecture. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and implement security improvemen...

Plano, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Elevate enterprise IT strategy and operations by serving as a strategic advisor to the CIO. Lead initiatives in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data governance while ensuring alignment with organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by architecting and implementing production-grade software systems for high-stakes operational tools, ensuring clarity and usability for critical decision-making processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Drive innovation by architecting secure cryptographic software solutions that protect national security systems. Collaborate with teams to develop robust applications and enhance cybersecurity measure...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the technology landscape by leading product strategy and development. Drive initiatives affecting both internal operations and customer experiences while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $193K *

Champion impactful digital messaging by leading a dynamic team to enhance our outbound communication infrastructure, integrating third-party platforms and ensuring compliance while driving innovation...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI solutions and data products, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance intelligent workflows and data-driven decision-making across a dynamic ecosystem...

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.