How low-code is flipping the script

Low-code platforms are changing who gets to lead in tech, writes Shriya Bhat, a community member of Low-code Ladies. By removing traditional barriers, they empower women to innovate, build, and shape the digital future on their own terms. As partners in the RightBrains United Network, we hope to inspire women to venture into new avenues of technology. Here's all you need to know to immerse yourself in the world of low-code! 

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How low-code is flipping the script: empowering women in tech leadership

The traditional tech ladder and the barriers women face

How low-code is flipping the script

From citizen developer to digital leader

Leading the future of tech

Join the movement

How low-code is flipping the script: empowering women in tech leadership

The tech industry thrives on innovation, yet when it comes to gender equity in leadership, progress has been slow. Despite representing a significant share of the global workforce, women remain underrepresented in tech leadership—especially at senior levels.

This isn’t just a diversity issue—it’s an innovation issue. When women are excluded from decision-making roles, organisations lose out on the diverse perspectives that lead to smarter products, more inclusive strategies, and meaningful progress.

For years, the proposed solution was to encourage more women to enter a system that wasn’t designed with them in mind. But that’s changing. Low-code platforms are redefining what it means to be a tech leader, offering women new ways to build, innovate, and lead—without needing a traditional coding background.

As a proud member of the Low-Code Ladies community, I’ve seen how low-code careers are opening fresh pathways to leadership and helping women become the tech trailblazers they were always meant to be.

The traditional tech ladder and the barriers women face

Historically, the path to leadership in tech has been narrow and rigid. It required mastery of complex programming languages, navigation through hierarchical systems, and resilience in cultures that weren’t always inclusive.

Women have faced systemic challenges at every step:

• Limited entry points: A culture that didn’t encourage women to pursue STEM degrees restricted access to the tech workforce.
• Bias and lack of sponsorship: Persistent unconscious bias and limited mentorship meant women’s contributions were often overlooked.
• Dismissed expertise: Talented women in business or operational roles—despite deep process knowledge—were told they lacked the “technical expertise” to move forward.

The result? Many women left the industry prematurely, citing unclear career paths and limited opportunities for growth.

How low-code is flipping the script

Low-code platforms are changing how technology is built—and who gets to build it. With intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces and visual workflows, they empower professionals to create powerful applications with minimal coding. More importantly, they democratise tech innovation, offering flexibility and accessibility for those previously excluded from technical roles.

Here’s how low-code is driving inclusion and innovation:

• Accessible entry points: Women no longer need to wait for IT teams—they can design and deliver solutions themselves.
• Leveraging human strengths: Communication, collaboration, and empathy are key to building user-centred solutions—skills where women often excel.
• Faster impact, greater visibility: With shorter development cycles, women can prototype, iterate, and demonstrate value quickly—gaining visibility as innovators and leaders.

From citizen developer to digital leader

Low-code isn’t just about simplifying software development—it’s about creating new career paths. The rise of the citizen developer is enabling women to move from operational roles into digital leadership positions.

As they deliver successful low-code solutions, women gain more than technical experience—they gain strategic influence:

• They build portfolios that highlight innovation and problem-solving skills.
• They connect business and technology, driving collaboration across teams.
• They position themselves as digital transformation leaders within their organisations.

One inspiring example is Tiarma Witte, a key member of the Low-Code Ladies community, who’s paving the way for low-code leadership and helping others rise with her.

Leading the future of tech

Women empowered by low-code aren’t just participating in the digital revolution—they’re shaping it. Their diverse experiences bring empathy, inclusivity, and creativity to technology—qualities essential for building human-centred digital solutions.

Imagine HR leaders designing tools that genuinely meet employee needs, or marketers crafting customer solutions based on lived experience. This is what low-code makes possible—not replacing IT, but enriching it with new voices, perspectives, and problem-solvers.

Tech leadership is no longer defined by lines of code, but by the ability to innovate, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.

This is the era of low-code leadership, and women are leading the way toward a more inclusive digital future.

Join the movement

Interested in shaping a more inclusive tech landscape as a low-code professional? Join Low-Code Ladies, a community for professionals passionate about low-code development and breaking barriers. Connect with a supportive network, explore inspiring initiatives, and discover our collaboration with the RightBrains United Network.