Employee exploitation, poor salary - Software Engineer - Java Developer ALTEN Employee Review

2.0
Jul 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- There's flexibility when it comes to remote work. - Partial transport and lunch remuneration. - Company often organizes parties and events.

Cons

- Very poor salaries, way below French average, not to mention IT sector average. - Company mostly hires underpaid, replacable employees for Amadeus. The rotation of employees is very high. - Manager promised language and technical courses, but completely ignored it after I was hired. - When discussing a promotion, managers downplay your technical skills and abilities. Instead they say that you were supposed to promote Alten to gain them additional staff. If you didn't do that, they will give you lesser raise or none at all. - When working at the clients site (Amadeus), Alten employees are treated as inferior. Even ordering a lunch at canteen costs extra, due to a "contractor fee" of a few euro. - There's effectively no chance to develop your career - your manager at Amadeus won't promote you and can only communicate to Alten that you're doing a good job. The manager at Alten shows no interest about the work you're doing in Amadeus, so they won't guide you in any way.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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