Software Developer – Graduate Program Software Developers collaborate with Business and Quality Analysts, Designers, Project Managers and more to design software solutions that will create significant 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 Graduate Experience: a year‑long program that starts with Thoughtworks University and a four‑week immersive training in India. Attendance is mandatory, as this in‑person experience is an essential part of the program. Candidates must be available to travel and stay in India for the full duration of this initial phase.

Once participants return to their home country, the program continues with monthly sessions dedicated to specific topics and ongoing development. 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 working toward becoming a software developer, you have the opportunity to grow in our community of passionate technologists.

Be aware that these positions are intended for 1st September 2026 start.

Job Responsibilities

Pair to write clean and iterative code using practices like TDD, SOLID principles, OO design, and pair programming.

Use continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery speed.

Work in collaborative,



product‑focused teams to build innovative customer experiences and create meaningful change for a variety of clients.

Learn, digest and subsequently apply the latest technology thinking from our Technology Radar to solve client problems.

Tackle a variety of challenges for clients of all industries, while collaborating with new teammates from diverse backgrounds.

Job Qualifications Technical Skills

Strong foundation in Python and SQL, up to 1 year of professional experience, and a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) concepts.

Understand analysis, coding, and object‑oriented concepts.

Basic conceptual understanding of data modeling.

Awareness of clean‑code concepts and practices.

Conceptual knowledge or exposure to cloud data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks is a plus.

Working knowledge of writing and optimizing SQL queries.

Professional Skills

Thrive in a collaborative, flat environment that values transparency, openness, feedback and change.

Passion for learning and sharing knowledge as well as a desire to create meaningful solutions for business problems.

Resilient in ambiguous situations and able to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.

Proficient in English; work environment uses English as the primary language.

Other Things To Know Learning & Development There is no one‑size‑fits‑all career path at Thoughtworks: whatever you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. We 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.

📌 Associate-Graduate:Developer (Madrid)
🏢 Thoughtworks
📍 Madrid