Is FDM Group a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at FDM Group have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 236 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of FDM Group employees being 3.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at FDM Group now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at FDM Group .

Does FDM Group pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at FDM Group with 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 236 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at FDM Group.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at FDM Group?

56% of Software Developer employees at FDM Group would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 6% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated FDM Group with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.9 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FDM Group?

IT Consultant (869) , Consultant (550) , Business Analyst (248) , Software Developer (181) , Software Engineer (105) , Business Consultant (78) , Java Developer (47) , Account Manager (43) , Project Manager (42) , Senior Consultant (40) , Data Engineer (32) , FDM Consultant (32) , Junior Software Developer (31) , Software Consultant (29) , Technical Consultant (29)

What are the pros of working at FDM Group according to real employee reviews?

"Training i received is good and this company helped to resume my career in IT field" ((in 519 reviews)); "Offers some great opportunities for a graduate struggling to get there foot in the door." ((in 158 reviews)); "Met some great people in my training group (as well as graduates other streams)" ((in 120 reviews)); "Friendly staff and there is an effort to make it a nice place to work with some events and competitions." ((in 64 reviews)); "Great culture and atmosphere while you are at the academy" ((in 53 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FDM Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and you are locked into your contract with no way to leave." ((in 480 reviews)); "Low salary for these two years (there were months I had to chase my salary and expenses)." ((in 463 reviews)); "the account managers do not care of your experience or preference" ((in 239 reviews)); "No benefits starting off and have to relocate" ((in 120 reviews)); "Even if there are no opportunities suitable for your skills and experiences and account managers do not respond to your emails and calls." ((in 71 reviews))

FDM Group Software Developer reviews

3.1

56% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Rod Flavell

48% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated FDM Group with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. FDM Group is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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236 reviews

1.0

May 1, 2017

Lack of Transparency

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Free Training - Bursary paid - Free coffee machine -Quality Training (for foundation modules only !!!)

Cons

- Non-Experienced Java Trainers - Trainees are treated differently - Unstructured training (not following the plan on LMS) -Sales team are not transparent (trainees do not know whether their cvs have been forwarded to clients or not ....also no feedback in case of rejection). -Constantly telling people that the percentages of trainees finishing their training and placed is 99.99% (complete nonsense ). - some CVs were not being forwarded to clients (not all trainees were given the same opportunity ). - trainers are not supportive

FDM Group Response

9y

We welcome all feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. I’m extremely sorry to hear that you do not feel that the training was structured or that the trainers were supportive. Your comments about the Glasgow Academy and trainees being treated differently worries me; and if you are willing to contact me, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further so that I can personally look into any issues that may exist. Please email me at Jonathan.Young@fdmgroup.com Jonathan Young – CIO

5.0

Apr 4, 2017

Placement and Training

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

FDM has a great training program, a very supportive staff and enthusiastic peers. The placement was very quick and FDM had trained me well for the interview. FDM trained me on my soft skills and office etiquette; as a recent college graduate I really gained some insights to the real world and I felt comfortable with the transition.

Cons

Low Pay, I assume that with the training and the placement/networking sessions the pay would be significantly lower.

2.0

Feb 20, 2017

Software Developer - Real review

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- They will get you a job. - You could be in a role overseas. - Training from the ground up.

Cons

- Sales managers do not give a monkeys about what you want. - Huge training costs that you must pay if you break their sketchy contract. They are taking advantage of naive graduates, who are desperate to get a job after University. - The role you are trained for may not match the role you will be placed in on site. - Unpaid training, you are expected to fund yourself for a undefined amount of time. - When you apply for FDM, they insinuate that you are working for them and guarenteed a role. Its bs. - Outdated technology and they are not geared towards adapted new technologies, they have stagnated. - The fake reviews on here. Anyone who sees this before going to Fdm, run away while you can. Do more research and use this as a last resort.

FDM Group Response

9y

I’m sorry to hear that you aren’t enjoying your time with FDM and that you don’t believe the sales managers care about you. We are as transparent as possible in regards to the contract, and appreciate that the programme may not suit everyone, which is why there is a two-week cooling off period where anyone can drop out with no obligations. The placements available are determined by our clients, which is why the roles vary. The need to be flexible and adaptable is key for any successful career, and those who welcome it progress to do very well. As a people business, we take all feedback seriously and if you wish to discuss this further, please email me at Andy.Brown@fdmgroup.com Andy Brown – Chief Commercial Officer

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