Great place to work overall - Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

4.0
5 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, great office, hybrid work with only 2 days in the office. Pay similar to other banks in Glasgow. Great benefits and on site free gym. Good life-work balance.

Cons

Depending on the team, the projects can be quite boring. It's hard to get things done, lots of bureaucracy.

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
22 June 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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