Software Developer - Software Developer Gold Coast IT Solutions Employee Review

Gold Coast IT is ready to give you that jump start that you need to get through the door in the very tough IT market. Their training is great. Instructors are well prepared and will challenge you to complete tasks encompassing a wide variety of technologies. That being said, this is not for everyone. If you are not passionate enough about programming, or you are not willing to put in that extra effort to get up to speed with the content you probably won't even make it through the training period. You need to be ready to step out of your comfort zone, which is sometimes very tough. However, if you're willing to constantly keep learning new things and being exposed to the latest technologies, then this is a place for you. This holds after being placed in a client. You need to be not only ready to apply what you learned during training, but also keep learning and polishing your skills. Salary at first might seem a little low compared to the market average, but if you stick for a while you will realize that annual salary reviews are very generous, provided that you're doing a good job. Lastly, you can always count on John to be there for you if you have any questions or if you feel like you're not learning enough in your current position. He will make sure you are placed in a client where you feel comfortable and that matches the skill set you're aiming for.

- At times, it just feels that interaction with the company is at a disconnect, especially if you are placed far from HQ. The social gatherings done every now and then are great for networking within the company, but it is just unfeasible to travel hundreds of miles just for a social event. - Benefits could be better.

It can be controversial when it comes to compensation & benefits (they don't match 401k) but it's a fair deal for many of the employees here. I have been here for less than a year so in terms of compensation, I don't have much to say but hopefully, I will get a better raise. You get what you deserve, in my opinion. So I am not here to complain about it. Not a bad choice for freshers. If you are here to learn, they are here to help you, that includes mentors, HR team, marketing team and leadership. You will grow your knowledge here, connect with people, learn how to survive in the job market, etc. It's a good place to start your career. I do like the leadership here. Great people that you can learn from, not only for programming knowledge but also the positive energy and great attitudes towards one's career. Company's after work gathering (they call it 'happy hour') is great. You learn a lot from precursors and peer workers.

For many others, you might find a better offer somewhere else. So if you think you have a better deal, you don't have to come here, seriously. Think twice before you sign the contract. I would've rated 5 stars if we get higher pay, at least somewhere close to the industrial average.