Reliable and stable outsource/outstaff with typical cons and pros - Senior Java Software Engineer SoftServe Employee Review

4.0
30 Sept 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can switch easily your project or role just inside a company (e.g. from QA to BA, from QA to DEV). Performance reviews that help you develop yourself. Internal paid/unpaid courses and certifications from AWS, Azure, etc. The bench really works - when a project finishes you are still paid until a new one is found. Nice and clean office culture. Different activities are organized by the HR team. No complications with sick leaves and vacations.

Cons

You are not working directly for the client but just subcontractor. You can get legacy/support projects. Still, they are among the most trending company names. New feature development projects are also available. Very slow salary rise if you work in the Co from Junior up to Senior. Can be raised significantly though by showing an offer from another company. Assuming it's the issue for all companies apart from FAANG.

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Hello! You working for SoftServe for more than 8 years is the best compliment we can receive. Thank so much for being a part of our company and for writing your constructive opinion about your experience. Like everything, work is a balance. Money is important, but so is really loving what you do, having the opportunity to grow and knowing you work for a company that makes a difference in the world.

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5.0
19 Nov 2025
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Pros

friendly people, modern approaches and a very diverse workforce. great clients and thought pieces as well to bring to the table.

Cons

Not a con but just a note, they offer flexible remote working options, which may be different for those who prefer in-person

2.0
8 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent pay but you will be expected to manage multiple client projects at the same time in an expedited timeframe and are often flying solo. If you come from traditional consulting, these projects will feel insane and unrealistic to deliver true quality.

Cons

All about who you know, not what you do here. Expect to have to work at 150% capacity plus spend at least 50% of capacity networking. You will be constantly asked to deliver with unrealistic timelines. People (i.e. business analyst group) are constantly stepping over boundaries and claiming work others with more expertise in a specific area should own. It is a constant cluster mess and I (as a junior associate) have been on my fair share of calls where leadership is yelling at each other about stepping into each other’s territories. I can only imagine what occurs on the pure leadership calls. Lots of people in director and above positions are on an egotistical trip and have zero interest in the team’s ideas, knowledge, or expertise. You will spend many phone calls just listening to the leader brag about themselves for 55 straight minutes.

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