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Agile and forced co-location won't fix this place

Software Architect
Current Employee
Has worked at Wells Fargo for 4 years
May 18, 2021
Phoenix, Arizona
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good work-life balance, as work from home is an option.

Good starting pay.

Bonuses have been okay.

Some good managers.

Many coworkers are extremely helpful.

Learning at least a dozen new technologies annually.

Cons

Microscopic raises don't keep up with COL.

No room for advancement.

Most managers are too busy shining a light on their careers to help their employees.

Too many self-interested, cutthroat peers.

Little ability to apply newly learned technology, as it's often dumped for the next new shiny toy.

Agile cannot fix what's wrong here; some maybe, but not all.

Pigeonholing all of IT into engineering roles and eliminating all roles without "engineer" in the title doesn't mean IT will produce more or produce efficiently.

Too many JPMC hires in upper management.

Too many secret consulting firm leads on projects, pretending to know how to fix this place.

Not enough senior leadership walking the talk.

Not enough senior leadership ensuring that other senior leaders are held accountable for bad behavior.

Advice to Management

Pigeonholing all of IT into engineering roles, and eliminating all roles without "engineer" in the title, does not mean IT will produce more or produce efficiently.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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