Pros
Excellent learning environment (junior → mid level) Strong exposure to real projects, modern stacks, and proper engineering practices. Good engineering culture Emphasis on clean code, testing, architecture, and collaboration—not cowboy coding. Mentorship & knowledge sharing Seniors are approachable, code reviews actually teach you something, workshops are common. Consulting exposure You work with different clients and domains, which accelerates growth early in your career. Process maturity Agile is taken seriously (not just buzzwords), which helps juniors understand how real teams operate.
Cons
Salary is not competitive This is the big one. Compensation lags behind market rates, especially once you move past mid-level. Growth plateau for seniors After a point, learning slows unless you aggressively self-drive or move into niche roles. Consulting trade-offs Context switching, client pressure, and external dependencies can be draining. Brand vs pay mismatch The expectations and quality bar feel “top-tier,” but the salary doesn’t always follow.