On Developer Senior reviews

3.2

2% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)

2% positive business outlook

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5 reviews
3.0
Sep 13, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

People behave nicely Great brand value Products are good

Cons

Engineering dept is completely messed up Software architecture is completely messed up Most sadly, there is a huge lack of clear communication

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1y
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your review. We understand that as we're growing and evolving, there's always room for improvement, whether that's on processes and ways of working or on how we communicate. Our ways of working continue to be a priority.
1.0
May 3, 2024

Software sweatshop

Recommend
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Pros

This company offers a way to get into Germany by sponsoring developers from third world countries, but in return, they pay you very little and often exploit you. You can use this opportunity as an entry visa to Germany, just like many others.

Cons

It seems like a bunch of teenagers started a business just to burn money. Most people here lack experience because the company doesn’t pay well. The place is a complete mess, with employees wandering around like headless chickens due to the absence of proper guidance and recognition from management. There's a lot of sneaky behavior and passive aggression, creating a toxic environment. HR is incompetent and useless. Unpaid overtime is widespread because employees fear losing their jobs, and ultimately, their visas. The merit and title system is ridiculous; hard work doesn’t get you anywhere because favoritism is rampant. The pay is very low, and almost every month, someone either quits or is terminated. The projects are overly simplistic, leaving no room for innovation or meaningful contributions. Developers are expected to be mindless drones, simply following orders without any need for critical thinking, which leads to their skills as developers deteriorating every day. They hire key and head positions in London or Zurich, keeping Berlin mostly as a software sweatshop.

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On Response
1y
Hi, we're sorry to read that you haven't been having a positive experience at On. We care about each teammate's experience and genuinely want to create a culture where the whole team can thrive. We hope you reach out directly to your Talent Business Partner or another member of the Talent Business Partner team to discuss solutions together.
4.0
Jun 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

About the IT/Tech team: - You have enough freedom to try new approaches - You can reach out to people and they would be happy to help - Lots of opportunities to improve current implementations and bring new ideas About the rest: - The Berlin office feels like being in a big house with friends - Interacting with people is easier here because the environment makes you feel safe. - Having a safe environment for everyone is paramount here.

Cons

About the IT/Tech team: - It currently might not be suitable for the faint of heart. Sometimes is a bit chaotic, in a good sense, because we are trying to bring order to some independent solutions.

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