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3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)

Robert N. Brisco

59% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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2.0
Mar 16, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The people for the most part genuinely care about doing their jobs. You won't be challenged too much if you don't want to. Titles are generally inflated which looks good on a resume for your next job which you'll need if you really want to grow in your career.

Cons

It's mostly non-development. You'll find yourself changing text, writing queries, but rarely doing anything classified as "software engineering". The main focus is on the short term deadline driven "request" of the client rather than on longer term investment in making things efficient and solving problems in a way that is sustainable. As more experienced folks leave, replacements are brought in with much less experience to save salary. If you're looking for an actual job in development or quality assurance, apply in Product Development or at another company.

2.0
Mar 13, 2016

Employee disatisfaction

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Pros

Many great people to work with. Mature, smooth software releases

Cons

Too many abrupt reorganizations - not well thought out Salary not up to area standards Upper management not involved enough in day to day Exodus of long-time employees Middle management allowed to play petty games

1.0
Feb 26, 2016

Awful Leadership & Culture

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Pros

Great pay, cool office with some nice perks - daily fresh fruit, standup desks, treadmill desks, locker room with shower facility, free parking. Nice name to have on your resume.

Cons

I had high expectations coming into the position, despite being warned by other current employees that I shouldn't take the job. The morale is embarrassing low and senior management is aware of this, but does not seem to care. My guess is 60% of the employees are looking for other work and are only staying because of the decent pay - most do not seem to be truly invested in the work and many complain about their jobs on a daily basis. Because of the low morale, its also creating a backstabbing environment and causing massive divides within teams. The leadership team or "ELT" as they refer to themselves as, walk around like some mythical creature that nobody is supposed to talk to or look at. They have no vision of how to run a company, lead or inspire their teams or communicate to people like they are humans. They hide in their offices, rarely communicate with their direct reports except to criticize their work or level of dedication to the company. It is the most demoralizing environment I have ever been a part of. Its completely unprofessional on many levels - even the "ELT" talks negatively about their peers which makes for very awkward and uncomfortable situations. The saddest part is there are a lot of very hard working, talented individuals that are trying to make a difference, but are not allowed to because of "ELT" and their lack of experience leading teams. If you want to work in a place that you feel you're making a real difference or want to have a voice then stay far, far away from here.

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