Dead end for a programmer - Software Engineer HCSS Employee Review

3.0
Jan 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Nice people. - This company will do well. As an employee, you will not.

Cons

Just ask them what language their code is written in. It is a huge handicap. This will plague the company for years and deeply stunt your development. Then ask about how bonuses compare vs. prior to the private equity takeover. - Want to specialize in an obscure programming language that isn't used at any other company in the world? - Would you like to join a company which has fundamentally shifted its business model (private equity) to no longer offer the level of compensation to employees it did for the last 37 years?

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HCSS Response
2y
First off, thank you for providing us feedback on your experience here with HCSS, especially regarding the technical side of the business. To address your concerns regarding our coding language, we know that working with stacks like VDF may not seem ideal, but many of our engineers now excel in other tech stacks and, as mentioned in a previous review, individuals from mobile and web teams started by first learning important skills in VDF. With this, HCSS keeps our developers' growth a top priority by offering many ways for them to expand their skills. Regarding our transition to Private Equity, our organizational goal for HCSS is to ensure its continued growth. That will come with some growing pains, but our Leadership Team is continuously working to ensure HCSS is a destination employer. HR has and will continue to review market salary averages and well as keep up to date with any benefits that would improve our employee-first culture. We encourage you to have open conversations with your leaders regarding topics that concern you. Said feedback is crucial in allowing Leadership to be aware of the needs of our employees.

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5.0
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Pros

Amazing culture Great ability to move to roles Tech savy Remote Free lunch

Cons

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HCSS Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed our culture, growth opportunities, and flexibility. Creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers is something we care deeply about, so it's wonderful to know that has been your experience. We appreciate you being part of the HCSS team and helping make HCSS a great place to work!
5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Great place to learn and grow, they very open to questions so don't hesitate to ask. Very hands on with mentorship, ensure you are moving in the right direction.

Cons

no cons except the pay, but it's the typical salary for an intern.

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HCSS Response
1w
Thank you for the review and for being part of the HCSS team! It's great to hear that the mentorship and learning opportunities made a positive impact on your internship experience. We believe some of the best growth happens when people feel comfortable asking questions and getting hands-on experience, so we're glad that was your experience here. We appreciate the feedback and wish you continued success in your future career endeavors!
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