DeveloperTown reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(3 total reviews)

Michael Cloran

96% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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3.0
Feb 28, 2024

It's fine

Recommend
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Pros

- Majority of employees were down to earth and easy to get along - Dog friendly office - Decent awarded PTO and benefits

Cons

- Below market pay and little / no mobility for pay raises. Manager explicitly told me that pay raises were never going to happen. - Inconsistent in who they allow to be remote vs. mandated in-office. - There have been two rounds of layoffs within the past year. DeveloperTown apparently had a more lax and fun atmosphere in the past, but that was not the case during my tenure and imagine that it has only diminished further. - Can be a high-pressure environment due to the nature of consulting.

4.0
Dec 31, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people -- they care about doing quality work. The company gives a lot of flexibility in schedule, and what tools you are allowed to do your job with. The tiny houses are fun, and it's cool that we have free range to do whatever decorations we want within them.

Cons

Too focused on doing what the client wants, and not always what is best. I know a consulting business is going to have a hard time with getting clients while also trying to enforce quality and slow down for what is best for the client, so it's a tricky tradeoff -- make money or make good software?

4.0
Mar 13, 2018

one of a kind

Recommend
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Pros

The company has some very talented people and frequently works on diverse and interesting projects. If you work here you can learn a little about a lot of different industries, while still developing your technical skills and startup acumen. The culture is friendly and makes a real effort to be fun. There is a family feel to things. For a business the work environment is somewhat laid back and comfortable, though everyone is dealing with deadlines. There are plenty of good learning and growth opportunities and good networking potential within the local tech scene, if that appeals to you. The coworkers tend to be friendly, smart and positive. The tiny houses are a bit of a schtick but undeniably fun and a talking point. Your family and friends will love visiting you at work, trust me on that. The office location in Indianapolis is in a great spot, too.

Cons

My experience included juggling multiple projects, which could get stressful with frequent context shifting. The company is relatively young and still figuring itself out, so you have to be flexible. There are some real stars at this company in terms of talent and thought but getting time to collaborate with them can be challenging. Compensation for some roles seemed below market to me, and benefits understandably aren't great, but that's a trade off for working at a small company with a unique environment.

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