Loved the experience of working here - Applications Developer Thoughtworks Employee Review

4.0
Sep 4, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

People. I cannot stress enough about how ThoughtWorks attracts some of the most talented people with their ridiculously arduous interview process. People make up the best of this organization. Oh, and there's also the cool technologies that you get to work with, in an enterprise setting. I also got to learn a lot while I was here, and not everything was in relation to technology. My learnings were in how to run a software project in a very uncertain environment. ThoughtWorks really does Agile right. I also learnt the importance and impact of Test Driven Development and cool concepts like Continuous Delivery and Integration. I also learnt a lot about philosophy, politics and Religion because the average workforce is a very vocal empowered set of people. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to learn how to do software right and have fun in the process.

Cons

Pay was definitely under par to other companies in this space, but what really got to me, personally, was the quality of the work I was doing. Irrespective of the technologies that I was working with, the core job involved building integrations and building everyday applications. Scale problems were few and far between, on most days it was plain and simple CRUD. One of the other disappointing things was that the same kind of people got hired, the people who believed in the same technologies, methodologies and ideologies. It became an echo chamber of sorts and a lot of the talk didn't really convert to actions.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

I've had a great experience building my career at Thoughtworks. One of the things that stands out most is the culture. It's collaborative, supportive, and filled with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed. Thoughtworks has also provided me with meaningful opportunities for career growth. I've been encouraged to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and explore different career paths. Leaders have been approachable and supportive, and I've always felt empowered to own my development rather than being confined to a single role. Like any organization, we’ve had our ups and downs. But the people and the commitment to continuous learning have remained consistent strengths. If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally, work with smart and passionate people, and be part of a culture that values collaboration and innovation, Thoughtworks is a great place to build your career.

Cons

None that I can think of right now.

3.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great culture, very laid back and as long as you show up and get your work done you are meeting expectations

Cons

Very difficult to get any salary increases or promotions. Lived in fear of layoffs bc there were often not a lot of projects so I was often on the bench for months at a time

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad our culture has been a positive part of your time at Thoughtworks. Perspectives like yours help us continue improving the experience for our people.
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