Forks and incompetence - Anonymous employee Red Ant Employee Review

1.0
2 Oct 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Different projects (adds interest / variety) Fun environment (sometimes)

Cons

Not one technical employee had a CS degree including superiors who didn't deploy CS principles on a scalable product. Management operates by chain of command, meaning the lowest common denominator feel the wrath of badly managed projects Group think and/or lack of freedom of expression Inclusivity actually implies the inverse Meritocracy is not a principle in this company Arbitrary deadlines (crony corporatism)

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Red Ant Response
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Thanks for your feedback. In the interests of transparency and to give an accurate picture of Red Ant and how we work, we’d like to address the key points raised. We build our teams based on talent and the ability to solve challenges for our clients, and we recognize that this can come from all backgrounds and experiences. We employ smart people, who pair intellect with a practical approach to software development. This approach has allowed us to put together strong skill sets which have delivered many successful, groundbreaking projects for large brands and retailers over almost twenty years. Part of the process of working with clients is that we are partnering with them to build a product to meet their specific needs. It’s essential to have a coherent team which contributes tools and choices of frameworks with input at all project stages, where team members work together and support each other to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients. We’re part of a fast-paced industry where retailers and brands face significant demands and challenges, so it’s essential to have an agile approach and to work at a pace which ensures they can run pilots and test solutions to help with the pressures they face. Our deadlines are set so that we can deliver products which meet their needs – it’s one of the reasons why they choose to work with us. Finally, we value teamwork and collaboration. We pride ourselves on recognizing and rewarding our fantastic teams of diverse, talented and dedicated individuals for the excellent work they do. It’s what makes Red Ant able to deliver first-class, award-winning work for some of the biggest retail and lifestyle brands.

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- There isn't a clear career progression framework so, as an engineer you might be unclear how you can progress in your career within the company. - The engineering team often gets to do the heavy lifting even when there is a failure in the management.

5.0
22 Jan 2020
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Pros

- Very forward thinking and supportive senior management team to ensure the company advances and stays one step ahead. - Wide client base to ensure that all days are different with the opportunity to work on some really exciting projects - Very flexible which has allowed me to be able to manage the perfect balance of work, have a great career and care for my young family. Something which has been invaluable for me. - Plenty of opportunities to grow in your role and the management team are always on top of listening to staff, checking in and reviews etc. to nurture peoples talent - Incredibly support, hard working and friendly team. - The company offers excellent benefits and social events

Cons

I am unable to think of anything that would be a negative, its all positive feedback from me!

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