Great culture and people, low salaries and legacy software - Software Development Supervisor HCSS Employee Review

3.0
31 Aug 2023
Recommend
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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
2y
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!

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Pros

Amazing culture Great ability to move to roles Tech savy Remote Free lunch

Cons

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HCSS Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed our culture, growth opportunities, and flexibility. Creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers is something we care deeply about, so it's wonderful to know that has been your experience. We appreciate you being part of the HCSS team and helping make HCSS a great place to work!
5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Great place to learn and grow, they very open to questions so don't hesitate to ask. Very hands on with mentorship, ensure you are moving in the right direction.

Cons

no cons except the pay, but it's the typical salary for an intern.

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HCSS Response
2w
Thank you for the review and for being part of the HCSS team! It's great to hear that the mentorship and learning opportunities made a positive impact on your internship experience. We believe some of the best growth happens when people feel comfortable asking questions and getting hands-on experience, so we're glad that was your experience here. We appreciate the feedback and wish you continued success in your future career endeavors!
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