Technical Lead Jobs in Ohio

Technical Lead jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, concentrated in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems across industries from financial services and healthcare to advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from senior developer stepping into a lead role through seasoned principal leads. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of hiring, where established employers like Nationwide, Progressive, and Kroger Technology maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specializations include platform engineering, DevOps leadership, and full-stack team leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring17
Work type56% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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KeyBank
Technical Lead - Enterprise AI Platforms (On Site)
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KeyBank
New 13h ago
Technical Lead - Enterprise AI Platforms (On Site)
KeyBank
Brooklyn, Ohio
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$96k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CSA Group
Principal Technical Lead for Electrical Appliances
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CSA Group
New 16h ago
Principal Technical Lead for Electrical Appliances
CSA Group
Cleveland, Ohio
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management

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LTM Limited
Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer Technical Lead
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LTM Limited
New 20h ago
Guidewire PolicyCenter Developer Technical Lead
LTM Limited
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$130k - $140k/yr
10,000+

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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Sr Financial Services Technical Lead
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Added 1d ago
Sr Financial Services Technical Lead
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Grandview Heights, Ohio
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Birlasoft
Sr Technical Lead-App Development
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Birlasoft
Added 1d ago
Sr Technical Lead-App Development
Birlasoft
Kettering, Ohio
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Remote (US)
AWS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Technical Lead Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
7 jobs
Cincinnati
3 jobs
Raymond
2 jobs
Cleveland
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Dayton
1 job
Dundee
1 job
Brooklyn
1 job
Hilliard
1 job

Technical Lead Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase3 open roles
American Honda Motor
American Honda Motor2 open roles
KeyBank
KeyBank1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Fintech
  • Science & Research

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical lead jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of software development experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
  • Proficiency in one or more primary languages such as Java, Python, or C# used by Ohio employers
  • Experience leading agile or scrum teams through full software development lifecycles
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in enterprise environments

Technical Lead Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical lead in Ohio?

Becoming a technical lead in Ohio typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on development experience. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati look for candidates who have led sprints or mentored junior developers, and earning cloud certifications from AWS or Microsoft strengthens a candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire technical leads in Ohio?

Employers hiring technical leads in Ohio right now include JPMorganChase, American Honda Motor, and KeyBank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of insurance, financial services, and healthcare technology headquarters means consistent openings for leads with enterprise systems and platform experience.

Which Ohio cities have the most technical lead jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Raymond have the most technical lead openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of insurance and fintech headquarters such as Nationwide and JPMorgan Chase's technology operations, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw hiring through regional healthcare systems, manufacturing technology centers, and longstanding corporate campuses that maintain large in-house engineering teams.

Are there remote technical lead jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of technical lead openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this role centers on code review, architecture decisions, and team coordination that translate naturally to distributed work. The portions most likely to remain on-site are stakeholder meetings and hands-on system integration work with Ohio-based infrastructure teams.

How can I get hired as a technical lead in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or tech lead associate role from a strong senior developer position within the same company. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide, Progressive, and Huntington Bank run internal development programs and rotate senior developers into lead responsibilities before formalizing the title. Building a portfolio that demonstrates mentorship, architecture decisions, and code review sets a candidate apart, and contributing to open-source projects or earning an AWS or Azure architect certification signals readiness for the step up.

Where can I find and apply to technical lead jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to technical lead jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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