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Software Developer Reviews
What is it like working as a Software Developer?
May 2016
Software Developer - Big Resposibility.
Software Developer:
Pros: Creativity on different types of Problems, Logical reasoning, Programming according to solution approved.
Cons: Overtime without getting paid ;)
May 2016
Software Developer:
Pros: A friendly environment, the feeling of being part of a "family", being surrounded by very clever people who are willing to share their knowledge and curiosity.
Cons: Long work hours and underresourcing, little ability to plan infrastructure changes in the long term, absolute lack of transparency in assigning salaries.
May 2016
Software Developer:
Pros: Work with dedicated people, access to training online. Mostly relaxed work environment.
Cons: Lack of upward mobility, skill rot, IT viewed as cost center.
April 2016
Great job, hard to get into.
Software Developer:
Pros: Friendly co-workers, laid back dress code, and I get to do what I enjoy.
Cons: Severely underpaid. Terrible project management. No foresight, everything is reactionary and must be completed ASAP.
April 2016
I am self learner software developer.
Software Developer:
Pros: Programming is my passion.
I always love to learn something new and exciting like developing a complex logic and face to the critical bugs or problems.
Cons: Nothing...
April 2016
Non-senior Programmer.
Software Developer:
Pros: -Even lower end pay is mediocre when compared to other jobs.
-Lots of hiring positions.
-Potential to work from home (although many employers won't allow this regularly)
Cons: -Bad for physical fitness.
-Increased chance of arthritis.
-Increased likelihood of bad posture.
-Very competitive market (everyone is a programmer now)
April 2016
Software Developer:
Pros: I love the constant challenge and opportunities to learn.
Cons: People are expected 3-5 years of experience for low level positions for frameworks that aren't 3-5 years mature yet.
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