Leaving shortly for Investec, although it was a hard choice - Software Developer Barclays Employee Review

3.0
Jul 5, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours, good employee benefits, autonimy

Cons

Dev teams feel undervalued, hard to move vertically inside the company, old equiptment and some old practises

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

no money, no increment, check

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

Cons

Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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