High performance culture - Software Senior Engineer aql Employee Review

5.0
26 July 2022
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Pros

Everyone who works at aql has to sign a really serious NDA. The reason for this is some of the very cool contracts they work on in defence, space, banking, utilities. This isn't something everyone gets but it's a high pressure, high responsibility place. Don't just apply for a job, make sure you get on with the head of your team. The CEO and some of the team has ADHD - this isn't a bad thing, but there's a huge culture of detail and getting things right, so you have to give your best. But it also means that if you have some of these traits you'll fit right in :)

Cons

The main thing is that there's a lot going on and there's sometimes periods of silence where there's something big going on but we only hear at the last minute what it is and we'd like to be trusted more with the journey. We're seeing better comms recently as lockdown ended but we really want to hear more about the good stuff and to feel more of a part of it earlier on. Not a moan, just hopefully the team will see this.

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4.0
27 Aug 2019
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Pros

Friendly workers. Opportunity to grow.

Cons

Not always 40 hours a week

1.0
17 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Some nice perks (payday breakfast, healthcare plan) and some really lovely people

Cons

Low pay relative to similar roles elsewhere A complete lack of trust from management to staff A lot of micromanagement High staff turnover, not only from voluntar resignations but a significant number of people being asked to leave the company Very demoralising as there is little opportunity to move upwards in the company and staff often feel undervalued and overworked

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aql Response
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Thank you for taking the time out to review aql. We’re always open to feedback and appreciate your positive comments on the team and benefits, but sad to hear your time at aql was not what you were expecting. We will be reviewing our interview process to specifically address the mismatch between expectation of role and roles themselves. The aql team is the company’s most valued asset, we certainly understand that and always look to help support them in any way we can. In terms of opportunity to move upwards - there is both opportunity internally within aql, but also within its group of companies. Two of aql’s companies have female leadership and board members who have worked up from more junior positions within either the same company or a related group company. With regards to low pay, we closely monitor full pay and benefits to make sure working at aql is rewarding and also support employees in other ways to develop their careers. Again, thank you for taking the time to review aql.
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