Pros
Strong healthcare domain exposure – Good opportunity to work on real-world healthcare systems and compliance-heavy applications Good learning environment – Exposure to modern tech stacks (Node.js, React, cloud) depending on project Work-life balance – Generally stable workload compared to product startups Supportive team culture – Teams are collaborative and helpful in most projects Process-oriented – Structured workflows, documentation, and delivery practices
Cons
Compensation not competitive – Salary growth may not match market standards, especially for experienced engineers Slow career growth – Promotions and role upgrades (e.g., Solution Architect) can take time Project dependency – Learning, tech exposure, and growth heavily depend on the project you are assigned to Limited product ownership – Mostly service-based work, less end-to-end ownership compared to product companies Recognition gap – Experienced contributors may not always get proportional recognition or rewards