About this Associate-Graduate:Developer role at Thoughtworks
Software developers collaborate with business and quality analysts, designers, project managers and more to design software solutions that will create meaningful change for our clients. They listen thoughtfully to understand the context of a business problem and write clean and iterative code to deliver a powerful end result. By balancing strong opinions with a willingness to find the right answer, Software Developers bring integrity to technology, ensuring all voices are heard.
Our entry-level consultants jumpstart their careers with the First Year Experience: Our year-long program that starts with Thoughtworks University, an immersive three-week training, plus monthly sessions dedicated to specific topics. And it’s important to call out that we consider tech talent from all walks of life. Whether you’re a computer science major with less than one year of professional experience, a coding boot camp graduate or a career changer who is working toward becoming a software developer, you have the opportunity to grow in our community of passionate technologists.
This role is hybrid; residency within the Chicago metropolitan area is required.
You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Thoughtworks will not offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Start date: 8th September 2026
Job responsibilities
- You will be working as a full stack developer, which could include working on frontend, backend, cloud and AI-related areas.
- You will write clean and iterative code using practices like TDD, Clean Code, Refactoring, SOLID principles, OO design and AI-assisted tools for development.
- You will use continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery speed and reliability.
- You will work in collaborative, product-focused teams to build innovative customer experiences and create meaningful change for a variety of clients.
- You will learn, digest and apply the latest technology thinking from our Technology Radar to solve client problems.
- You will tackle a variety of challenges across industries, collaborating with diverse teammates and embracing new perspectives.
Job qualifications
Technical Skills
- You have experience using one or more development languages (Java, Python, JavaScript or C#). Understanding of prompt engineering and effective use of AI tools during software development.
- You will adopt an AI-first mindset: thoughtfully using AI to accelerate learning, improve productivity and create better solutions.
- Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude).
- Experience building projects that leverage Generative AI, LLMs, or AI APIs. Ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
- You have strong computer science fundamentals (e.g., Data structures, algorithms, database fundamentals).
- You have less than 2 years of professional experience working on a tech role, excluding internship.
- You demonstrate initial knowledge of object-oriented programming principles (e.g., can define encapsulation) and are learning its basic concepts with some hands-on experience.
- You can write code that is readable, maintainable and extensible, and you are aware of the importance of tests.
- You are aware of the technical ecosystem where code and artifacts run (infrastructure, runtime, web architecture, operating systems).
- Good to have: exposure to machine learning, LLM fundamentals, agentic AI development, and AI-assisted software tools.
Professional Skills
- You thrive in a collaborative, flat environment that values transparency, openness, feedback and change.
- You have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge as well as a desire to create meaningful solutions for business problems.
- You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
- You can communicate professionally in English.
Other things to know
Learning & Development
There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: However you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment
At Thoughtworks, we use AI tools to support our recruitment team with administrative tasks such as drafting communications, scheduling interviews and writing job descriptions.
Crucially, our AI tools do not screen, assess, rank or make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by our team and all selection decisions are made exclusively by our interviewers and hiring managers.
We are committed to fairness and responsible AI. We actively manage our AI systems by testing, monitoring for biased outcomes and implementing mitigation measures. We hold our third-party vendors to these same high standards through a rigorous governance process. For additional information, please see our full Thoughtworks AI Policy for Recruitment.
EEO
Thoughtworks is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, stermination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Thoughtworks is also an affirmative action employer of veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For additional information, please see the Thoughtworks, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
US - Work Authorization
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.
Accommodations
Thoughtworks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in interviews, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, you may request an accommodation by completing this form or speaking with your recruiter. Requests may be made at any stage of the application or interview process.
Once a request is received, Thoughtworks will engage in an interactive process with the applicant to determine an appropriate accommodation. Applicants are not required to disclose medical diagnoses or detailed personal information in order to request an accommodation. All accommodation requests will be handled in a timely, confidential, and respectful manner, consistent with applicable legal requirements.
Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your consideration for employment. Company prohibits retaliation against any applicant for requesting an accommodation or participating in the accommodation process. Accommodations made during the recruitment process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you are hired by Thoughtworks, and require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you may be asked to engage in our reasonable accommodation process.
Cancellations
As a technology consultancy, the projects we undertake are subject to change based on client needs and agreements. While we strive for consistency, please be aware that project scope or availability may shift, or projects may even be cancelled, during the recruitment and selection process, which is often outside of our direct control. Should the project related to this vacancy be significantly altered or cancelled, all impacted candidates will be promptly and duly informed of the change
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.
Salary
Benefits: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-us/careers/benefits
The annual salary range posted is subject to many factors and may vary depending on experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
