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.