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DCSL Software Reviews

Updated 1 Apr 2020

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DCSL Software Managing Director Nick Thompson
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21 Ratings
  1. "The Best Place I Have Ever Worked"

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    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Business Development Executive in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for less than a year

    Pros

    The team is amazing at DCSL Software, I am constantly surrounded by brilliantly talented individuals and I love the atmosphere here. You always have the ability to learn new skills and develop yourself here and with the "open door" policy, you can always get the help you need. Times have been tough for everyone recently, but DCSL have been solid in the way they have supported their staff through this crisis.

    Cons

    I haven't found any cons.

    DCSL Software2020-04-01
  2. "A team where you can grow"

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    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Software Developer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    A diverse team with a broad base of expertise where you are encouraged to grow.

    Cons

    Being surrounded by highly competent individuals and the fast pace of working on multiple projects can be daunting.

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    DCSL Software2020-03-15

    DCSL Software Response

    March 17, 2020DCSL Software

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your time at DCSL and the opportunities for growth. We have a very diverse team here, with a range of technical abilities. Everyone is willing to help and support each other, which is the workplace culture we strive to achieve. Employees receive mentoring from other members of the team, as well as regular reviews with the Development Manager and the Technical Director. There is always someone available when you have a question to ask – no matter how big or small. We encourage all employees to continue their professional development, through our buddy system, dedicated annual learning entitlement and access to a technology e-learning platform. We appreciate that working on multiple projects and the fast-paced nature of software development may feel a bit daunting for some. However, all project tasks are scheduled by our Project Managers to ensure that workloads are manageable and distributed evenly throughout the team, to enable our employees to do their best work and continue to maintain an enjoyable working environment. We hope that you continue to enjoy your time at DCSL.

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  3. Helpful (1)

    "Total Experience of 8.6 years in Software Industry as a Quality Analyst"

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    Current Employee - Quality Analyst in London, England
    Recommends
    Neutral Outlook
    No Opinion of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    Work home balance, Flixibility,Diversity, Culture, Values

    Cons

    Lack of Process, Management, Policies, No Growth, Lay offs

    DCSL Software2020-03-14

    DCSL Software Response

    March 16, 2020DCSL Software

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on Glassdoor. At DCSL, we strive to create an enjoyable work environment where people can grow. Our company culture plays a great part in this, and we believe a good work-life balance should be had by all. We are unable to comment fully on your list of cons without further, more specific, details, but will try to address these below. We have a number of processes in place within the company to ensure work is carried out to the best quality. From our agile development processes to our processes within the HR, Finance, Operations, Support and QA departments, we have processes and structure in place to ensure collaborative, efficient and effective working. We welcome discussions with employees regarding our processes and are always open to suggestions on how we can further improve these. Our HR policies are made widely available to all employees via our internal communications and are discussed with employees during their initial induction period. These policies are reviewed on a regular basis by HR and Management, and employees are informed of any updates. We have a robust Management team at DCSL, which is made up of people from a variety of different backgrounds and experience. All members of our Management team have a focus for quality and delivery, have an ‘open door’ policy and make themselves available to employees to discuss any concerns they may have. We are sorry to hear that you felt that there are no growth opportunities at DCSL. Our HR Team have created clear learning and development pathways for each of our positions within the company, and alongside our dedicated learning allowance and access to a technical e-learning platform, we encourage our employees to enhance and grow their skills at every opportunity. We have a number of employees, including the members of our Board, who have progressed within the company and we regularly promote from within. Employees have regular opportunities to discuss their career progression opportunities with their Line Manager, the HR Team or with the Development Manager, and are welcomed to apply for internal positions as and when they arise. Some restructuring has recently affected 2 individuals in the company, but the growth of the business continues at a strong rate. We have recently employed our 100th employee, which is an amazing milestone, and we continue to hire based on the ongoing success of the business. We take employee feedback seriously and are always looking at ways that we can improve. If you would like to give us some more information on some of your comments, we would be able to discuss this further at Management-level. We welcome you to send us your feedback via our internal anonymous suggestion box.

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  4. "Great Company with a Fantastic Culture"

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    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Junior Software Developer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for less than a year

    Pros

    Good career progression pathways Learning and Development opportunities Relaxed and friendly office atmosphere

    Cons

    Not enough space in the kitchen for people to sit together

    DCSL Software2020-02-18

    DCSL Software Response

    February 25, 2020DCSL Software

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Achieving and maintaining a good company culture and a friendly office atmosphere are very important to us, and we are happy to hear that you have experienced this during your time so far at DCSL, as well as the opportunities for learning and development and career progression. We will shortly be expanding our office space, and this will include more seating space in the lunch/break-out area.

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  5. Helpful (1)

    "Nice place to work"

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    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Software Developer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for less than a year

    Pros

    Feel very welcome with pleasant environment to work. Many friendly colleagues and work environment is relaxed.

    Cons

    Have not found any cons so far.

    DCSL Software2019-02-19

    DCSL Software Response

    February 21, 2019DCSL Software

    Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time with the Company. We believe that a relaxed working environment improves productivity and promotes happiness in the workplace.

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  6. "Company with multicultural environment, and has latest web & software technologies"

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    • Senior Management
    Former Employee - UI/User Experience Designer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I worked at DCSL Software full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    I worked in DCSL for more than 2 years; and, I really enjoyed my time working for them. As a UX designer, I was challenged to design and conceptualise for different types of projects. I was also given the opportunity to provide innovative ideas, and keep moving forward with the latest technologies. The development teams are composed of really talented and friendly professionals, who are always willing to share their knowledge and advice. I got to learn a lot from all of them. Work is quite relaxed. It is important to highlight that we are not asked to stay over time. The company recently got a brilliant HR team, which is working on providing training, salary reviews, and more attractive benefits and compensation for employees. There are also social events organised by the company such as bbq, drinks at the pub, and football games.

    Cons

    No cons, everything was fine during my time working at DCSL

    DCSL Software2019-01-30

    DCSL Software Response

    January 31, 2019Internal Recruiter

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at DCSL Software LTD. We constantly aspire to create and maintain a fun and relaxed working environment where everybody can be the best (or better) version of themselves. As our employees are at the forefront of everything we do, we continually review our rewards package, our processes and our office environment. We wish you every success in all your future endeavours.

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  7. "Great Place and People"

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    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Former Employee - Software Developer 
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I worked at DCSL Software full-time

    Pros

    I've worked in DCSL for more than three years and I can say it's been an amazing experience. I had the luck to work in a friendly and multicultural environment with lots of talented developers, where everyone was really keen to help each other. The Company uses Cutting Edge technologies and who wants to learn new skills and prove himself on new techs is always encouraged. Pizza Fridays and Social Events are also a plus. One of the main pro of the company though is the people, the environment is very friendly and Nick and Emily, the owners, are amazing and approachable people, often going the extra mile, when they can, to meet employees needs also on a personal level, which makes the difference especially for people moving over from abroad.

    Cons

    The company is growing fast and pressure can be high sometimes.

    DCSL Software2018-12-17

    DCSL Software Response

    December 18, 2018Internal Recruiter

    Thank you for your positive feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with the company and the friendly working environment we strive to achieve for our staff. We are currently going through a period of growth, and appreciate that this can add pressure. This is something that we are working on through our internal processes and strategies, and we thank you for your continued patience and support as we grow. We wish you the best in your future endeavours.

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  8. "Company which inpires"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Technical Architect in London, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for less than a year

    Pros

    My impression so far - It's the best I've seen in my 12+ years career. All qualities which employee can appreciate are maintained on high level: - high chance for promotion, as company is growing fast; - management overhead is on acceptable level; - a big demand for using latest technologies; - friendly atmosphere in multicultural team; - management tries to give feedback for your concerns, being decent and honest.

    Cons

    I don't see any general cons here

    DCSL Software2018-12-09

    DCSL Software Response

    December 10, 2018Internal Recruiter

    Thank you for your positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you feel that DCSL Software is the best company you have worked for. We encourage our staff to be open and honest, and this also includes our Management team.

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  9. "Best Software Company I've Worked For"

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    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Technical Director in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time for more than 3 years

    Pros

    I've been with the company for 4 .5 years now and can honestly say it's the best software company I've worked for. The sheer variety of different projects I've worked on is very refreshing, having previously worked in specific industry sectors. What is also great is that we don't stand still with our tech stack. Currently we use .NET Core and vue.js amongst other technologies, but this is constantly reviewed. It's also without a doubt the friendliest company I've ever worked for, there's a great internal culture built around knowledge sharing and some excellent and regular social events. Since I joined we've transitioned to a fully agile company, that is constantly evolving to be the best not only for our clients, but all our employees.

    Cons

    Pace of change and delivery can be hard to manage at times, but ultimately change happens for good reasons.

    DCSL Software2018-12-07

    DCSL Software Response

    December 10, 2018Internal Recruiter

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you are enjoying your time with the company and also the cutting-edge technology stack that we work with. As with any change, there is always an adjustment period and challenges. We appreciate your view that the changes happening at DCSL Software are for good reasons.

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  10. "Friendly company and interesting work."

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    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at DCSL Software full-time

    Pros

    Really nice team, one of the most enjoyable jobs I've had in quite a while.

    Cons

    It's a growing company and as such has the pains of needing new staff and introducing more structured processes.

    DCSL Software2018-12-07

    DCSL Software Response

    December 10, 2018Internal Recruiter

    Thank you for your review. We are glad that you are enjoying the job. As you have mentioned, we are currently going through a period of growth. This does come with certain challenges, such as recruitment, and we are continuously striving to implement new and improved processes.

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