Technology Lead Jobs in Texas

Technology Lead jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems across the energy, financial services, and defense sectors, and openings at every level from mid-level technical lead through principal and staff engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston are the primary hiring centers, where major employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and AT&T have deep roots and ongoing needs for technology leads with hands-on delivery experience. The most in-demand specializations include platform engineering, DevSecOps, and full-stack architecture leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type73% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Alamo Colleges District
Faculty Instructor (Electrician Technology Faculty Lead - NLC
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Alamo Colleges District
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Faculty Instructor (Electrician Technology Faculty Lead - NLC
Alamo Colleges District
Universal City, Texas
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Teaching & Instruction
Master Electrician

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Citi
Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President
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Citi
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Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President
Citi
Irving, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$126k - $189k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Humana
Lead, Technology Solutions
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Humana
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Lead, Technology Solutions
Humana
Frisco, Texas
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
$118k - $162k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Stryker
Lead Technology Risk Analyst (IT Audit) - remote
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Stryker
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Lead Technology Risk Analyst (IT Audit) - remote
Stryker
Dallas, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$78k - $168k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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JPMorganChase
Lead Software Engineer - Data/Payments Technology
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JPMorganChase
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Lead Software Engineer - Data/Payments Technology
JPMorganChase
Plano, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
10,000+

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Technology Lead Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irving
9 jobs
Houston
8 jobs
Austin
6 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Frisco
2 jobs
Bastrop
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs

Technology Lead Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal8 open roles
Citi
Citi7 open roles
JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technology lead jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years of hands-on software development or systems engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams or technical workstreams
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with agile delivery frameworks including Scrum or SAFe at the team level
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders

Technology Lead Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technology lead in Texas?

Technology lead roles in Texas do not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering alongside several years of hands-on development experience. The typical path moves from individual contributor to senior engineer before stepping into a lead role. Texas employers in energy, defense, and financial services also place weight on domain knowledge, so experience in those industries accelerates the transition into leadership.

Which companies hire technology leads in Texas?

Employers hiring technology leads in Texas right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Citi, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of technology headquarters, energy companies, and defense contractors means demand is distributed across industries rather than anchored to a single sector.

Which Texas cities have the most technology lead jobs?

Dallas, Irving, and Houston have the most technology lead openings in Texas. Austin's dense concentration of technology company headquarters and semiconductor firms drives the majority of listings, while Dallas anchors financial services and telecom hiring and Houston reflects demand from energy and petrochemical companies running large enterprise technology programs.

Are there remote technology lead jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, since technology lead work is largely code-review, architecture, and collaboration that transfers well to remote settings. About 87% of technology lead openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed technology teams have become post-pandemic. Roles with embedded hardware, on-site infrastructure, or defense clearance requirements tend to stay in-person.

How can I get hired as a technology lead in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead role from a senior individual contributor position within the same Texas employer rather than applying for lead titles externally from scratch. Large Texas technology employers including Dell, Lockheed Martin, and major Austin-area software companies run associate and rotational engineering programs for newer graduates that build the project ownership skills hiring managers look for. Roles as senior developer, technical project coordinator, or solutions architect are the most common stepping stones, and a cloud certification or a public portfolio of delivered projects gives candidates a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to technology lead jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to technology lead jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other markets statewide. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer. No profile creation is required to see or apply to listings.

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