Pros
Optima is a privately owned company with great ownership. All four owners are involved in the day to day activities of the company. They genuinely care for the well being of their employees and strive to make Optima a great place to work. Company values individuals who are self motivated and driven. There are no barriers of communication between employees. Employees of the company routinely work on projects with the senior management. One of the most admirable qualities of Optima is they are quick to learn from their mistakes and take quick action to remedy any problems. They hire the top level talent and compensate accordingly. You get an opportunity to work with very intelligent people and it really helps expand your skill set. The company had great perks free lunch on Fridays, free snacks, premium seating (floor level) for Hawks games and various concerts.
Cons
Optima is a relatively fast paced environment and often times is bound by changes to government regulations which have to be built into the software to keep it customer in compliance.