Competitive pay.
Positive culture, ie. everyone is on the same team, no "who is to blame". Everyone is approachable and enjoyable to talk to and learn from.
Ability to grow in your career and receive or provide mentorship.
Company knows what needs to be done to be successful and conveys that to build trust and drive to compete.
Mature technical organization allows for positive interactions between software engineering and DevOps/IT.
Cons
Cross-team/business unit communication is sometimes lacking.
- Lots of smart individuals
- Solving interesting business problems in the fintech space
- Decent base compensation
- Culture is improving for the better
Cons
- Benefits are lackluster. Missing important benefits like 401(k) match, wellness stipends, etc.
- Lots of pivoting and shiny object syndrome playing a role in prioritization.