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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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15 Ratings
  1. "Multicultural and Open Environment"

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    • 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 3 years

    Pros

    I have worked at DCSL for the last 3 years, as Software Developer, in a Multicultural and Open Environment. During this time I had the opportunity to work on multiple web projects with different scopes and responsibilities, some where public facing web applications and others business web applications. My preference is full stack web applications, additionally the company has mobile and IOT projects, so there is the opportunity to work in all this technologies and learn different skill sets. They encourage you to do certifications and qualifications, is a good way to improve knowledge and professional progression. DCSL offers a great working environment, the team spirit is awesome, and whatever the project, there is always room for personal growth and skill development. Every member of the team is valuable and valued, so it's definitely the right place to build interest in common goals.

    Cons

    The communication and information between the responsibility levels can be challenging, things can get a little bit chaotic close to deadlines. Training is recommend to be done during personal time.

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    DCSL Software2018-08-20
  2. "Finally the right Company!"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 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

    I have finally found a Company where I am happy again, after a few wrong moves. * Company is cutting edge in what it does * Great technologies * Great atmosphere * Everybody plays a part in the Company's success, and everybody feels that they are recognised for this * Fun, very social * Busy, in the right way * Clever people with no issue to help others

    Cons

    None that I have experienced yet - the Company really try to do the right things, and they make it as nice an environment as possible.

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    DCSL Software2018-02-13
  3. "Lively place to work."

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    Former Employee - QA Test Analyst 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 as QA test analyst for almost 2 years in DCSL, and learned quite a lot. As a tester , you will get opportunity to perform all sorts of testing and you learn a lot. There are very talented and experienced developers and architects which always help you to grow. All employees are great and I had lots of fun with learning while working. One more thing, as you get opportunity to work on different projects, you get chance to explore various sectors, which makes working in dcsl interesting. Apart from that, some ppl have great sense of humour, which refresh you. Company culture is also very good. Overall I can say, its great company to work with.

    Cons

    None, I don't think there is any major cons.

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    DCSL Software2018-01-28
  4. "3 years at DCSL Software"

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    Former Employee - Software Support Engineer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I worked at DCSL Software full-time for more than 3 years

    Pros

    I worked for DCSL for just over 3 years and its been a fantastic experience working here. When I joined DCSL I had very limited technical skills, but through a structured on the job learning I quickly learnt the skills need to succeed in my role. DCSL has grown quickly over the last 3 years since I joined, and at every point Nick has been open about his vision for the company and what he expects for the team around him. With this transparency I was able to see how what I was doing effected, complemented the businesses overall goal. Nick has always worked on an open door policy so if you had an issue or a problem that need his help then it was extremely easy to get help, this is something that I hadn’t experienced before in previous roles. Everyone employed at DCSL is extremely helpful, there is always someone available to help if you get stuck on a problem due to the wealth on knowledge and experience within the team. I have and would continue to recommend friends, Family members and Colleagues to work for / with DCSL which I believe is the greatest way so endorsing a fantastic company and employer.

    Cons

    None that spring to mind.

    DCSL Software2017-12-05
  5. Helpful (1)

    "My work experience at DCSL Software"

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    Former Employee - Senior Software Developer 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 eighteen months and I can tell that DCSL is an amazing company to be in. I felt really welcome since my first step into their office and since that moment I spent my time working with brilliant people. Like family members they embraced me and were always ready to help. They are open minded talented people from different ethnicities and backgrounds that are ready to share and receive knowledge. This turns their working environment into a dynamic and exciting place to be in. Another good thing is the way they work, their well-defined development process and high level of technical skills. They have it all and they know how to put it together to produce high quality software. Their team is composed by brilliant professionals and developers, many of which are Microsoft certified. This is something that automatically puts a newcomer upwards. You can feel like you are part of a high-level group of people as soon as you join. Nick is a true leader and he has clear goals in mind. The great thing about it is that he shares his vision with the team and that explains why the company is growing so fast and in a very organised way. DCSL was one of the best professional and personal experiences I had and if you are looking for something that could enrich your career in both human and technical aspects, you should definitely try to be part of DCSL’s team.

    Cons

    I cannot mention a single one. Maybe for those who don’t like dynamic, intensive and rich environments, DCSL wouldn’t be a match.

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    DCSL Software2017-12-01
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    "Healthy & Friendly Work Environment"

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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - QA Analyst 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

    Great place to work where everyone is talented in their own domain of expertise. Where every contribution, every piece of work counts. Where each of us can voice opinions that never falls on deaf ears. Where one feels 'included' from day one of joining. Where Management team doesn't expect to be treated in a special manner. Where Team Manager and Team Architect/s are flexible and understand out of office commitments. Where entire office is always kept informed of the on-goings. Last but not the least.. here the environment is empty of fear, full of people taking responsibility !

    Cons

    None

    DCSL Software2017-09-08
  7. Helpful (2)

    "Great company"

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    Current Employee - Senior Software Developer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook

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

    Pros

    I have got 20 years of experience in the IT world and I've worked for many different companies and clients. This is by all means the best company I've ever been at. You will not find such a bunch of talented professionals anywhere as good as here. People at DCSL work as hard as they can, and they get rewarded in many aspects, such as: - regular pay rises - promotions - official certifications paid by the company. (Got my MCSD here) - knowledge/personal symbiosis in a highly qualified team All this under an excellent balance between work, leisure and family time. Don't be misled by some negative comments, this is an award-winning company (easily verifiable on the Internet).

    Cons

    The business is growing so fast that at some point we were a bit too busy. Getting better now.

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    DCSL Software2017-08-23
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    "Terrible place avoid if you have alternatives"

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    Former Employee - Senior Software Developer in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Doesn't Recommend
    Negative Outlook

    I worked at DCSL Software full-time

    Pros

    There isn't any except if you count having a job that pays a salary as a Pro.

    Cons

    1) High employee turnaround, you will get sacked on the first chance if there isn't a project for you to work on. Developers are seen as expendable in this company. 2) New developers get 0 hours of training yet they expect them to be productive from day 1. 3) Probation period is 6 months and it usually gets extended without any performance evaluation and feedback about your progress in the meantime. 4) Product managers are called "Architects" in this company and most of them haven't wrote a line of code from 2008 yet are making estimations without consulting with the dev team. 5) All projects start from the same template which by an architectural standpoint is terrible and the codebase is a mess. No one tries to write good code, they just rush into completing their tasks as there is no time to write good code and no one will appreciate it. 6) Working from home is frowned upon. 7) Be careful not to get sick very often as the Managing director will start sending his comical emails again urging you to rethink before taking a sick day. 8) Unfriendly people and the Managing director is one of the most obnoxious people i have met.

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    DCSL Software2017-08-05

    DCSL Software Response

    August 18, 2017Managing Director

    On behalf of DCSL Software, thank you for the comments. However we disagree with each and every point made as they do not match reality.

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  9. Helpful (3)

    "Brilliant company to work for"

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    • Senior Management
    Managing Director in Farnborough, Hampshire, South East England, England
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at DCSL Software

    Pros

    I have been working for this company for 19 years. DCSL is a forward thinking company with brilliant people, always striving to keep things up to date. The team get a lot of freedom to work the way they want to, yet the company's technical guidelines make it possible for them to work within a controlled and consistent way. For example, other peoples' code is something we can easily look after as we all work to a similar framework. If people make mistakes, it's not the end of the world, and people take too long to complete a task, they don't get moaned at, but there is still a sense of urgency that means nobody is lazing around and there is a lot of "buzz". The company uses all the latest Microsoft technologies. They also offer a lot of social events and other benefits so I highly recommend DCSL.

    Cons

    There are no cons to working at DCSL.

    DCSL Software2016-09-30

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