Lead Software Developer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strategic mindset and a balance of high-level and tactical thinking — you thrive in environments where you can collaborate with clients and guide your team to success. With a strong background in software development, you understand the importance of delivering quality solutions that exceed client expectations.

You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively negotiate with clients to bring technical visions to life — your ability to foster growth, wellbeing, and inclusivity within your team is paramount. You are committed to continuous learning and innovation, always looking for ways to improve engineering practices.

You have experience in leading teams and coaching developers in their implementation and application — your expertise in Agile methodologies and engineering best practices, such as TDD and clean code, sets you apart. You are passionate about building high-performing teams and nurturing talent.

Desirable

Experience with modern software development practices and tools is a plus — familiarity with design patterns and architectural principles will help you excel in this role. You are open to exploring new technologies and methodologies that can enhance team performance and project outcomes.

What you'll do

As a Lead Software Developer at ThoughtWorks, you will own the design and architecture of solutions, making pragmatic technology choices that align with client needs. You will lead delivery by tracking work, mitigating risks, and resolving issues at both team and client levels, ensuring successful project outcomes.

You will build and nurture high-performing teams by fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity — your role will involve coaching and mentoring key team members to help them reach their full potential. You will influence and consult with clients, working within constraints to design scalable solutions that drive business value.

You will champion engineering best practices, including TDD, pair programming, and clean code — your commitment to quality will reflect in the solutions your team delivers. Collaborating with stakeholders and teammates, you will design concepts, build prototypes, and embed UX best practices into solutions.

What we offer

At ThoughtWorks, we believe in pushing boundaries through purposeful and impactful work — you will be part of a team that has delivered extraordinary impact for over 30 years. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise and commitment to continuous learning will be valued.

Join us in our mission to solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator — together, we can be extraordinary. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.