Underpaid and dice roll if you get work - Software Developer Infosys Employee Review

1.0
8 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Non-compsci rad taken on in their first batch of "local hires", a new strategy to build an army of homegrown consultants to quickly deploy on site. A good strategy in theory. Training was outsourced to QA Academy and that was excellent. However I believe it is now entirely in house and is pretty poor. Hiring is diverse. Office has ping pong and pool tables.

Cons

If you're lucky you'll get deployed to some big enterprise, and the work is usually good (but obviously depends on the company). However more than half of our cohort were not deployed within 6 months; many are still not four years later and appear to be completely forgotten about. You don't need to come in to the office when on the "bench" so your time is truly yours. It may sound good to be paid to do nothing but good luck trying to explain that in a job interview when you inevitably get sick of it. Pay is abysmal and no chance of a meaningful raise or career progression within the company. Infosys bill the same amount for your services regardless of how well you do your job onsite, so there's actually a perverse incentive not to try and keep you as you grow and demand more renumeration but instead replace you with a new grad.

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Infosys Response
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Thank you for providing feedback about your experience at Infosys, as it helps us improve. One of our main priorities is the growth and development of our team members, and we are sorry to hear you have not been impressed with the project allocation at the company. Infosys will always have a green channel for you, and we wish to see you back with us. Once an Infoscion, always an Infoscion!

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Job stability – Infosys is known for long-term employment and steady projects. Strong brand value – Having Infosys on your resume adds credibility and global recognition. Good learning opportunities – Access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training programs (especially for freshers). Global exposure – Opportunities to work with international clients and global delivery teams. Structured processes – Well-defined policies, documentation, and governance. Work-life balance (project dependent) – Many teams offer reasonable working hours. Employee benefits – Health insurance, paid leaves, and wellness initiatives. Safe and inclusive workplace – Strong focus on ethics, compliance, and diversity.

Cons

Salary growth can be slow – Compensation increments may be lower compared to market standards. Limited flexibility in role changes – Internal mobility and project switches can take time. Bureaucratic processes – Decision-making can be slow due to multiple approval layers. Project allocation delays – Bench time and delayed onboarding to projects can happen. Variable learning exposure – Skill growth depends heavily on the project assigned. Less innovation in some teams – Certain projects may use legacy technologies. Onsite opportunities are limited – Compared to earlier years, onsite roles are fewer. Performance appraisal transparency – Rating systems may feel rigid or unclear.

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