Hybrid Windows Agent Developer

at ControlUp

• Job title: Windows Agent Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Linux, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Poland

About the role

• Windows Desktop Agent developer joining ControlUp to innovate IT systems management while working remotely in a hybrid role from Poland

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deliver Windows services and agent components that gather system performance and diagnostic data, execute automated actions, and communicate securely with cloud APIs.
• Develop in C# for Windows services, system utilities, and agent components.
• Occasional use of C++ for low-level system interactions is not feasible in C#, and for Linux-specific components, where needed.
• Take responsibility for carrying work from inception through design, implementation, testing, and delivery across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with backend and other enterprise teams to design, integrate, and deliver robust solution designs.
• Translate business requirements and user scenarios into technical specifications, user stories, and tasks.
• Participate fully in Agile development lifecycle: planning, daily stand-ups, demos, reviews.
• Continuously expand knowledge of systems and related technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years .NET experience creating Windows services and system-level components.
• Strong knowledge of Windows internals and techniques for gathering system-level performance data.
• Strong knowledge of Win32 API, using both native C++ and C# interop (P/Invoke/COM).
• Strong design skills in modular architecture, fault-tolerant systems, and inter-process communication.
• Ability to write and maintain C++ components for low-level or cross-platform (Linux).Passionate about AI-driven development.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests, automation tests, and integration tests.
• Experience with Windows installers (WiX a plus).Solid understanding of multi-threaded programming.
• Strong experience with REST APIs, HTTPS, WebSockets, and Windows communication technologies (Named Pipes, RPC, sockets, WCF).Experience developing in Agile environments using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Organised, self-motivated, collaborative team player.
• Experience in start-up culture delivering enterprise-level software.
• Familiarity with DLL injection and API hooking techniques (safe practices).PowerShell scripting.
• Linux system-level programming experience.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, Repos, and Pipelines.