Still too much bureaucracy but (slowly) getting better - Senior Software Developer Barclays Employee Review

3.0
1 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent salary Good work-life balance

Cons

Too much bureaucracy and admin tasks/processes Technologically conservative Many internal tech tools are a mess

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5.0
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Pros

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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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