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4.0
23 May 2014
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Pros

Good work/life balance, with potential overtime for crunch periods and flexible scheduling offered to finish up an incomplete bachelors degree. Tight knit, amiable staff across the board. Very supportive management and down-to-earth dev team.

Cons

Not so much room for growth, since it's a smaller business. Management can ride you into the ground if you don't honestly push back on deadlines and feasibility (like any development job). Not much peer review or source control of code when I was there.

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Blue Tangerine Response
5mo
Thank you for this thoughtful review and for the three to four years you contributed to Blue Tangerine. We're glad the experience helped shape both your technical skills and your professional foundation. Team Culture: We are proud that the tight knit, amiable, and supportive environment you experienced remains a defining characteristic of Blue Tangerine today. A down-to-earth, collaborative team culture is something we have always worked hard to protect and build upon. Work Life Balance: Flexibility, work life balance, and accommodating our team members' personal and professional development have always been genuine priorities at Blue Tangerine. We are glad that came through during your time with us. Technical Processes: The source control and peer review feedback is something we took seriously and have addressed substantially over the past decade. Blue Tangerine has made significant investments in standardizing our development processes, version control, and code review practices, and these improvements are reflected in how our technical team operates today. Deadline Management: Honest communication around deadlines and feasibility is something we actively encourage across our entire team. We believe that kind of candor makes for better outcomes for our clients and a healthier environment for our developers. This review reflects one individual's experience from more than ten years ago and does not represent the Blue Tangerine our team and clients have consistently experienced. We are proud of how far we have come while staying true to the collaborative culture and values this reviewer recognized.

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5.0
28 Feb 2026
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Pros

It's a flexible work environment with a lot of trust and autonomy. The CEO is approachable and genuinely cares about employees. Small team, supportive culture, and overall a really positive place to work.

Cons

Because of the size of the company, requires more self-accountability and initiative. Not a place for someone who wants to be micro-managed.

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Blue Tangerine Response
3mo
Thank you for this wonderful reflection of what Blue Tangerine stands for. Five to seven years of part-time contributions speaks volumes, and we are grateful for everything you brought to our team. Leadership: We are proud that our CEO's approachability and genuine care for employees comes through so clearly. Accessible, people-first leadership has always been a defining characteristic of Blue Tangerine, and it is something we actively work to maintain as we grow. Team Culture: Blue Tangerine is intentionally built around trust, autonomy, and flexibility. We believe that talented people do their best work when they are given ownership and space to lead themselves. That philosophy is core to who we are as a company. Growth and Development: Investing in the growth and development of our team members is a priority we take seriously. We are committed to creating an environment where people can build meaningful skills and advance their careers. Small Team, Real Impact: Our small team size is a feature, not a limitation. Every person at Blue Tangerine has genuine influence over the direction of the company and the results we deliver for our home builder clients. Reviews like this one reflect the Blue Tangerine our team and clients experience every day. We wish you continued success and are grateful for your time with us.
5.0
5 Feb 2026
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Pros

I really enjoy working at Blue Tangerine. Our small team is supportive, collaborative, and made up of genuinely kind people. Everyone is aligned around a shared goal of supporting our clients, growing the business, and continuously improving. This mindset is reinforced by leadership, including the owner, who actively encourages the team to share new ideas and perspectives on how we can grow and get better. It’s clear that feedback is valued and that leadership truly cares about both the company and the people behind it.

Cons

As with any small company, my role sometimes requires wearing many hats. However, that also means having a greater level of impact and ownership, which I personally enjoy and prefer.

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Blue Tangerine Response
3mo
Thank you for this thoughtful and accurate reflection of what Blue Tangerine is all about. Long-Term Team: The fact that you have been with Blue Tangerine for 8-10 years speaks directly to the kind of company we are. Long-term employee retention is something we are genuinely proud of, and it reflects the supportive, collaborative environment our team experiences every day. Client Focus: Your observation that everyone at Blue Tangerine is aligned around supporting our clients is at the core of how we operate. Our client relationships are long-term and built on trust, consistent results, and genuine partnership. Client success has always been our primary mission. Team Culture: Blue Tangerine is built around genuinely kind, talented people who care about each other and the work they do. Our small team size means every person has real impact, real ownership, and a real voice in how we grow and improve. Leadership: We are committed to listening, caring, and continuously investing in both our people and our processes. That commitment comes from the top and is reflected in the tenure and satisfaction of our team members. Reviews like this one reflect the Blue Tangerine that our team and clients experience every day. We are grateful for your continued dedication and proud to have you as part of our team.
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