Modern-ish tech stack overshadowed by top-down management style - Engineer Barclays Employee Review

3.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Reasonably modern developer services tech stack in most areas.

Cons

Slow pace of change. "Command and control" top down management style.

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5.0
22 May 2026
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Pros

Chill and work life balance

Cons

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4.0
22 June 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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