Pros: One of the best in the business

Cons: It was a virtual experience.

Pros: Name recognition, good technology operations, and lots of smart people.

Cons: Pay is not comparable to big tech, there are lots of politics, and HR is truly out to get you.

Pros: Employee Benefits: Policies such as the CEO bonus for all JPMC employees are well-structured and rewarding. Transport Facility: The transport services in Bangalore are excellent, ensuring convenient commuting. Infrastructure: The new building (ETV) is well-equipped with all essential facilities.

Cons: Work Culture: The overall work culture was not positive, with excessive managerial control. Management Issues: The manager was not receptive to feedback and often took offense during retrospective meetings. Rigid Work Environment: Strict office attendance policies with no flexibility in work hours. Employees were discouraged from taking leaves. Poor Sprint Planning: Planning and grooming sessions were either ineffective or nonexistent, with no buffer time considered. Lack of Developer Autonomy: Developers had no choice in selecting stories; assignments and story points were dictated solely by the manager. The manager expected 24/7 availability, even for development issues. Workload was unrealistic, with 9-pointer tasks in a 10-day sprint often equating to 16-pointer efforts. Ineffective Agile Practices: Agile principles were not followed properly—long 45-60 minute daily stand-ups, lack of clarity for developers, and exclusion from tech and architecture discussions. Lack of Leadership Support: The manager did not advocate for the team or escalate concerns to higher management when needed.