Pros
HR are aware of diversity and inclusivity, so they demonstrate one of the companies values.
Cons
The role is advertised as an engineering position, but in reality it requires architectural-level work to address outdated systems and accumulated technical debt. Without the authority, resources, or mandate to make these changes, it’s difficult to deliver meaningful results. Security is not treated as a priority, and implementing improvements is often slow or blocked. Culturally, there are challenges within the IT team around accountability and inclusivity — inappropriate comments have been made and not consistently addressed, which can make the environment uncomfortable for some employees. Future candidates should ask detailed questions about the scope of responsibility, authority to make change, and the organisation’s approach to security and team culture before accepting this role.
