Fourth Software Developer reviews

3.9

51% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)

Clinton Anderson

Not enough data to show CEO approval

13% positive business outlook

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9 reviews
2.0
Aug 10, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- Great people to work with - Best of the best locations in London

Cons

I don't want to get you (yes, you that might be making a decision to start working at Fourth) bored with techy stuff, but as developer, and as a company that sells software (even tough the CEO thinks different), bear in mind that there are some really old legacy stuff in there, some new things that can be challenging, but nothing that will keep you interested more than 1~2 years. Being said that, I want to address something else: Reading the CEO of a software selling company saying "The tech criticism is boring and if you can’t hack it, go elsewhere" made my jaw drop and roll away from my chair. The company should take these reviews to learn, not as personal attack from developers that left the company. Last words... Mr Hood, software developers love what they do, and if they come to this site to read a review about the company they expect to see some "boring" tech criticism, because they will coding for you (hopefully) the next couple of years, and it is your work to make them feel challenged and not boring. Good luck AD Another Dev that left under the immense pressure, lack of fulfillment of promises, and old boring tech.

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We’ve always listened and learnt from constructive views and opinions. It’s imperative we do. I love tech and our products, some older, some state of the art, but I also love Fourth and what we do for our clients. I said I was bored with the tech ‘criticism’ nothing else. We’ll strive this end to move forward and learn where we can. Hope you find something that suits! Mr Hood
5.0
Feb 9, 2017

Working at Fourth

Recommend
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Pros

Great team, good company, friendly environment

Cons

I cannot mention any cons.

1.0
Feb 3, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Very good client base and set of people working on developing the product. Some people try their best to create a good office vibe by organising social events both inside and outside the office but the engagement and support from the management is non-existent.

Cons

No leadership, no organisational structure, no support. Most of the directors have no experience with any other companies and have no idea on how to engage with people. People who joined the company with the aim of transforming the way of working or implementing structure either gave up and left or were terminated when they didn't see eye to eye with the existing management. Intermediate level managers manage by fear which isn't surprising as that's the way they managed. If you voice an opinion the management don't like you're given the silent treatment which is a bit childish when it's CTO! There was an impenetrable clique of long-serving employees who created most of the disharmony by refusing to change their ways of working and believing that they knew what was the right decision. The office environment is poor but the management think that because it's in a great location that's all that matters. My desk measured the legal minimum and I had two monitors to accommodate, it was impossible to think most of the time because people are practically sat on top of one another - most developers chose to wear headphones to block out the noise. It was a soul destroying and stressful place to work.

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