Senior Developer

Thoughtworks; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology consultancy seeks a Senior Developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful software solutions that address complex business challenges. You will advocate for best engineering practices, mentor junior developers, and leverage your technical expertise to drive continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the tech community and contribute to meaningful projects that push the boundaries of technology. If you're passionate about coding and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple programming languages and Object-Oriented programming.
• Comfortable with Agile methodologies and TDD practices.

Responsibilities

• Write clean and reusable code using TDD and design patterns.
• Collaborate in teams to build innovative customer experiences.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript

TypeScript

Ruby

C#

Object-Oriented Programming

Agile Methodologies

TDD

Continuous Integration

Continuous Delivery

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Developer role at Thoughtworks

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Developer role at Thoughtworks

Senior 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 whilst consistently advocating for better engineering practices. By balancing strong opinions with a willingness to find the right answer, Senior Software Developers bring integrity to technology, ensuring all voices are heard.

For a team to thrive, it needs collaboration and room for healthy, respectful debate. Senior Developers are the technologists who cultivate this environment while driving teams toward delivering on an aspirational tech vision and acting as mentors for more junior-level consultants. You will leverage deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems and proactively assess your team’s health, code quality and nonfunctional requirements.

Job responsibilities

• You will learn and adopt best practices like writing clean and reusable code using TDD, pair programming and design patterns.
• You will use and advocate for continuous delivery practices to deliver high-quality software as well as value to end customers as early as possible.
• You will work in collaborative, value-driven teams to build innovative customer experiences for our clients.
• You will create large-scale distributed systems out of microservices.
• You will collaborate with a variety of teammates to build features, design concepts and interactive prototypes and ensure best practices and UX specifications are embedded along the way.
• You will apply the latest technology thinking from our Technology Radar to solve client problems.
• You will efficiently utilize DevSecOps tools and practices to build and deploy software, advocating devops culture and shifting security left in development.
• You will oversee or take part in the entire cycle of software consulting and delivery from ideation to deployment and everything in between.
• You will act as a mentor for less-experienced peers through both your technical knowledge and leadership skills.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications

Technical Skills

• You have experience with Java and more development languages (Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, C#, etc.) with experience in Object-Oriented programming.
• You can skillfully write high-quality, well-tested code and you are comfortable with Object-Oriented programming.
• You are comfortable with Agile methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum and/or Kanban.
• You have a good awareness of TDD, continuous integration and continuous delivery approaches/tools.
• Bonus points if you have working knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes and Docker.
  
  
  

Professional Skills

• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed.
• Presence in the external tech community: you willingly share your expertise with others via speaking engagements, contributions to open source, blogs and more.
• You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
  
  
  

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Thoughtworks by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Developer” roles.

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Senior Controls Engineer Permanent or contract

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Senior End User Technology Engineer (Manchester)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Co-Founder / CTO Opportunity – AI Tech Recruitment Start-Up

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Golborne, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 8 hours ago

Student Performance & Development Leader

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom 7 hours ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer - Energy |Expression of Interest

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - Industry

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Senior/Principal Telecoms Engineer - Rail Stations

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Water Process Engineer (Senior & Principal) - Various Locations

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Senior / Principal Engineer – Site Closure, Demolition and Remediation

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Water Process Engineer (Senior & Principal) - Various Locations

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Attorney Professional Development Lead - Law firm (Remote)

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Senior / Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.