The best reasons are challenging exciting work which is going to make a real difference. We have just (Sept 2016) won a multi-million £ contract to supply the Ministry of Justice and we are going to make a vital positive difference to parts of their operation. We use the latest software technologies, we are a Queen's Award winning company (April 2016) and we are growing internationally as well as in the UK. Exciting times for a growing UK SME.
Cons
It is hard work at times under pressure and the quality of your work will be judged by your peers; that means there is plenty of opportunity to learn and build skills.
Supportive team and friendly atmosphere.
Good learning opportunities for junior engineers.
Exposure to real production projects.
Flexible working hours and modern tech stack.
Cons
Salary could be more competitive.
Limited career growth in some teams.
Occasional unclear task prioritization.
Internal processes sometimes slow.