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Toxic culture with disengaged leadership and no support - Senior IOS Developer Smart Energy Water Employee Review

1.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

No pros everything is worst here.

Cons

One of the biggest issues in this organization is the lack of accountability from some technical leads. Instead of actively contributing to development, reviewing code, mentoring team members, or helping resolve critical issues, they often appear disengaged and disconnected from the actual work. It frequently feels as though they spend more time on social media and non-work activities than on supporting the team. When production issues arise, junior developers are expected to work late hours and even sacrifice weekends, while the very people responsible for leading the team are often unavailable, unresponsive, or unwilling to provide meaningful support. The usual response is simply to "use AI tools and figure it out yourself What's particularly disappointing is that some leads seem more focused on claiming ownership of successful outcomes than contributing to the actual effort. Junior developers put in the hard work, solve problems, and deliver results, but recognition and credit often flow upward instead of to the people who earned it. Managers also appear disconnected from their teams, creating an environment where employees hesitate to raise concerns due to fear of impacting their appraisals. This culture discourages transparency, learning, and professional growth.

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5.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good place to work and collaborative

Cons

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1.0
1 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The starting and base compensation is exceptionally competitive and easily the biggest draw to the company.

Cons

Immense Turnover Rate: There is a massive and noticeable revolving door here. Employee turnover is incredibly high across teams, which severely impacts day-to-day operations and team continuity. Outdated Technology & Vision: The company relies heavily on old technology and lacks a modern, forward-thinking vision. Innovation is minimal, making it difficult to progress or feel like you are building future-proof skills. Unhappy Clients: Due to operational gaps and outdated systems, client satisfaction is low. You will likely spend a lot of time managing frustrated customers and dealing with the fallout of unmet expectations. Unethical Executive Management: Leadership actions and decisions often cross into unethical territory. There is a distinct lack of transparency, integrity, and trust from the executive level down, which heavily damages company morale.

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