Thoughtworks reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(3,421 total reviews)
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Mike Sutcliff

100% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,421 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Thoughtworks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.6 stars).

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Feb 4, 2026
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Pros

Thoughtworks has a strong culture around software quality and engineering excellence. QA and Test Automation are treated as part of the engineering process, not as a separate or secondary role. There is a strong emphasis on automation, shift-left testing, and collaboration with developers, product owners, and architects. The company encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and adoption of good testing practices, including test strategy, automation frameworks, and CI/CD integration. Working with highly skilled engineers is a big plus, especially for those who want to grow technically.

Cons

The level of expectations for QA and Test Automation Engineers can be very high, especially on complex client projects. Sometimes QA professionals are expected to cover a wide range of responsibilities (automation, strategy, manual testing, support, and stakeholder communication), which can be challenging. The experience can vary significantly depending on the client, project maturity, and leadership. In some cases, test processes may feel over-engineered or heavy, impacting speed and flexibility.

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