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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$100K - $150K *

Unlock enterprise AI capabilities by designing and implementing AI agents and workflows. Collaborate across divisions to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing F5 solutions to enhance application security, availability, and performance. Collaborate with teams to optimize network infrastructure and automate proce...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$183K - $252K *

Innovate and lead a technology team in developing advanced packaging solutions, focusing on Glass Core. Drive product strategy, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate globally to enhance ca...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by managing comprehensive training programs that enhance craft skills and leadership development, ensuring operational excellence and safety for all Energy Supply team members ac...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $158K *

Drive financial excellence by leading integrated management of Technology spend, enhancing visibility, and optimizing costs through collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve processes and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $240K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data and optimizing performance within an Azure Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

Monterey Park, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data, and ensuring platform reliability within a collaborative environment focused on analytic...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and oversee cybersecurity and integration for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure data management and compliance with healthcare standards while l...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical architecture and cybersecurity strategy for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure integration and compliance with healthcare privacy standards while managing vend...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in directing technical architecture and cybersecurity for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure integration and compliance with healthcare privacy standards while ma...

Jackson, MSRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical architecture and cybersecurity strategy for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure integration and compliance while guiding multidisciplinary teams and vendors to...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of health data by leading the architecture and cybersecurity for a statewide Health Information Exchange, ensuring secure integration and compliance while guiding a multidisciplin...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic initiatives and shape company direction by analyzing trends, managing projects, and collaborating across sectors. Leverage insights to support growth and innovation while engaging with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower client success by leading technical implementations, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and drive continuous...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative product design and global NPD initiatives by transforming customer insights into actionable strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing project management effi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Champion innovative software solutions as a Senior Full Stack Developer, leveraging your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance system functionality in a dynamic, agile environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$205K - $250K *

Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers while actively engaging in hands-on engineering tasks. Shape the infrastructure roadmap, ensuring quality delivery and fostering a culture of collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead infrastructure engineers while remaining hands-on in engineering tasks. Shape the infrastructure roadmap and ensure the reliability of critical service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading a Quality Assurance team that ensures exceptional software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes and drive system readiness for c...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $192K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of Sales, Retail, and Order-to-Delivery systems, ensuring seamless integration with corporate technology and operational readiness to support a direct-to-consumer model...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $176K *

Transform organizational performance by integrating AI and human-centered strategies. Collaborate with clients to modernize workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive effective change through innov...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Transform data processing by leading the design and optimization of robust data pipelines in Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring a diverse group of data professionals t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping data solutions by leading the design and optimization of data pipelines in Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing and analytics while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $175K *

Transform operations by leveraging your expertise in IT and cybersecurity. Collaborate with leaders to enhance processes, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance while mentoring teams and aligning str...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform mission-critical communications by leading engineering teams and driving strategic initiatives in telephony and secure voice solutions. Engage hands-on while fostering a culture of excellenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.