Where time stops... - Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

2.0
Jun 24, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Relaxed atmosphere Flexible working (working from home/working hours) Nice people Nice canteen

Cons

As a junior software engineer I've found it to be quite a bad place for anyone starting out in development. There's not enough training or mentoring from senior developers. Most days there's nothing to do and I feel like I'm regressing. Development machines are awful (windows 7!!). There's also too much discussion from project managers about who has to this and that when there should just be more DOing.

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5.0
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Pros

Great company with diversified business. Great benefits

Cons

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4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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