ASOS Reviews

Pros

Perks, fun office environment, facilities in office are great, exciting fast moving company

Cons

Nothing other than workload can get a bit heavy at times, would enjoy a better work life balance

Pros

This place raises the bar and some, it has the highest technical excellence of anywhere I've ever worked and has some of the most clever, competent people I've ever worked alongside. There's definitely a lot to learn and people to learn from. You'll get experience developing cloud-based solutions that are resilient, high performing and scalable, all the while implemented using leading software engineering practices such as ATDD, BDD, TDD and Pair Programming. ASOS offers a fantastic package with flexible working in a relaxed atmosphere where you can truly be yourself. Since the bar is raised so high here, when the time comes and you move on you'll find it quite an adjustment having to work anywhere else. This is a compliment to the Birmingham office. Many people who end their journey at ASOS move on into very senior positions due to the valuable skills and experience gained here.

Cons

Once you've 'learned the ropes' the work isn't challenging, most of the hard problems have already been solved and much of the work is boiler plate rinse and repeat. If you're looking for pure software development then you may be disappointed, the software engineer role is more DevOps so much of the job is scripting and managing configuration where much of the job is spent in a web browser battling the tooling (although there are initiatives to solve this long term). Not all the work is greenfield, much of the system is still in 'legacy' and thus you'll be dealing with horrible big balls of mud, but this is part and parcel of most companies. They are very slowly trying to migrate to cloud based solutions but this process will take several years.

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere, casual dress, good holiday allowance and pay.

Cons

Can be difficult to progress.

Pros

Culture is fun, energetic and the company does give plenty of benefits including a good staff discount package.

Cons

The company has grown rapidly over the last 10 years and some key systems have struggled to grow in tandem. These include development, recognition and overall engagement from staff. There is also a huge disconnect between senior management and staff, especially within CC.

Pros

Great people and welcoming atmosphere. Personal innovation time, and the team has a general interest in moving to new technologies and approaches.

Cons

Due to rapid growth the office was under constant change.

Pros

Lots of perks, good benefits, friendly atmosphere

Cons

Hard to progress, mixed salaries for same role

Pros

Great office with in-house gym and beauticians & amazing training,

Cons

Difficult to progress and get promoted due to limited head count

Pros

Nice people & Generous discount

Cons

Lack of communication - no progression