HCSS Software Development Supervisor reviews

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Steve McGough

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3.0
Aug 31, 2023
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Pros

HCSS has an excellent culture and some great employees. There are lots of nice wellness perks too.

Cons

Some of the software teams support legacy desktop products written in an obsolete language (VDF) in addition to newer web and mobile technologies. HCSS hires people with no software development experience for entry level positions and trains them. It's a nice way to break into the industry without a Computer Science degree, but ultimately these developers get stuck there since other companies do not use VDF. HCSS also pays way below market rate and historically used annual profit sharing (end of year bonus) to justify it. This is not the place to work if you care about a competitive salary.

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HCSS Response
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Thank you so much for your review; it's greatly appreciated. Your feedback provides us with valuable insights into the technical aspects of our business, which is particularly crucial for us as a software-based company. While we understand that working with legacy technology stacks like VDF may not always appear ideal, it's important to note that we are deeply committed to the career development of our developers. Many of our developers who now excel in other technical areas such as web (.Net) and mobile actually began their journey with us by gaining valuable experience in VDF. We are proud of our commitment to training and nurturing talent, even those without formal development experience. Beyond initial training, we consistently offer opportunities for our developers to expand their skills and transition into new technical domains. Regarding the technical leadership, we have made significant changes to ensure HCSS can leverage the full extent of our technical expertise and support its growth. Your feedback reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement, and we are grateful for your perspective. Additionally, in response to your comments about compensation, our HR department has proactively undertaken a salary benchmarking initiative across the organization. This ensures that our salary packages remain competitive and align with current market standards. Lastly, we are delighted to hear that our employees continue to receive commendations for their excellence. It's evident that our HCSS team members truly stand out, and we appreciate your recognition of their exceptional qualities. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback!
3.0
May 27, 2022
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Pros

- A lot of the old guard remembers what the company used to be and is trying to recreate that - Smart and fun coworkers, I stay for my teammates and friends - Work is challenging and anyone on the team (interns, senior devs, etc) can help plan and develop solutions for the customers - There is still a lot of freedom to move horizontally and vertically in company

Cons

- Benefits and pay were cut when company sold, there will likely be another sale in next few years, so very unstable situation - Loss in transparency, the office gossip is easiest and sometimes main source of info and only 75% accurate - Losing lots of people seeking better jobs

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