Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; San Jose, California, USAPosted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Thoughtworks is hiring a Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA. This is a contract hybrid role, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; San Jose, California. Part of Thoughtworks's Embedded hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Embedded roles is $139k-$180k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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 using Kotlin and Java 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,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.

Onsite Work Expectation

This position must be co-located in Raleigh, NC or San Jose, CA, on-site 3 days/week. Make sure that you have availability.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

Salary

Benefits: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-us/careers/benefits

The annual salary range posted is subject to many factors and may vary depending on experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Salary

$105—$171 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA position at Thoughtworks?

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Is the Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA role at Thoughtworks remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; San Jose, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA at Thoughtworks earn?

Thoughtworks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA role at Thoughtworks posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Developer (Kotlin + Java) Hybrid position in USA role at Thoughtworks require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Thoughtworks lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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