Associate-Graduate:Developer
Location: US (East & Central Time Zones)
Entry-level data engineers at Thoughtworks partner with senior developers to build, maintain, and test data applications on different projects. They listen thoughtfully to understand the context of a business problem and write clean and iterative code to deliver a powerful end result. They are passionate about the data world and want to learn using the latest tools, frameworks, and offerings.
Our entry-level consultants start their careers with the First Year Experience, our year-long program beginning at Thoughtworks University with a three-week immersive training, followed by monthly sessions on specific topics.
We value tech talent from diverse backgrounds. Whether you are a computer science major with under a year of experience, a coding boot camp graduate, or a career changer aiming to become a seasoned data engineer, join our passionate technologist community and seize the opportunity to grow.
Work Authorization: You must be authorized to work 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 who cannot work full-time at the time of application
Job responsibilities
- You will pair to write clean and iterative code using the best practices in a pair programming environment.
- You will collaborate with fellow team members to build data processing pipelines, addressing clients' challenges.
- You will learn and apply the latest Big Data technology and data engineering practices to solve client problems.
- You will learn and use continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery.
- You will work in collaborative, cross functional teams to build innovative customer experiences and create meaningful change for a variety of clients.
- You will learn to incorporate data quality into your day-to-day work as well as the delivery process.
- You will collaborate within Thoughtworks’ teams as well as with client’s teams, encouraging open communication and advocating for shared outcomes.
Job qualifications
Technical Skills
- You have a strong foundational knowledge of Python and understand OO concepts.
- You understand analysis, coding and object-oriented concepts.
- You have basic conceptual understanding of data modeling.
- You have awareness of clean-code concepts and practices.
- Conceptual knowledge of or exposure to cloud data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks is a plus.
- You have working knowledge of writing and optimizing SQL queries.
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 are resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspective.
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.
