ControlUp creates an autonomous workplace where the day runs itself.
We’re a leader in DEX, unifying digital employee experience and IT operations into one powerful platform built for modern workplace management. By combining real-time monitoring, automation, and proactive remediation, ControlUp enables IT teams to prevent issues before they impact employees, reduce operational complexity, and streamline IT environments, without the clutter of multiple tools. With ControlUp, IT works smarter, employees stay productive, and the workday runs itself. One platform. One powerful shift in how work flows.
No tool sprawl. No wasted time. No interruptions. Just technology that runs smoothly, so people can get on with work that matters.
The Role
We are looking for a Software Development Team Lead to be responsible for the day-to-day management and technical leadership of our UK-based development team. You will ensure the team delivers high-quality software, meets project deadlines, and maintains a collaborative and productive environment. Your role will involve a blend of technical guidance, project management, and people management.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
- Lead a team of software engineers through the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact features and improvements
- Set and enforce high engineering standards—code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
- Own the technical design and architecture of complex systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and actively mentor junior and mid-level developers
- Help define the team’s roadmap and contribute to planning, estimation, and prioritization
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Software Development Team Lead or similar role
- Strong proficiency in .NET development
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with security best practices
- Experience with agent-based software development
- Experience with Swift (macOS development) - an advantage
- Experience with C, C++ (native module development) - an advantage
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud technologies Experience
