You may feel like a cog in a dysfunctional wheel - Software Engineer Arvato Employee Review

1.0
Jun 4, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours and location

Cons

Company does not manage large projects well, and has lost business and seen its reputation tarnished as a result. Arvato NA specializes in Hybris consulting, and has benefited from the buoyant Hybris market. But it now faces competition from leaner agencies. Prospects are murky at best. Hiring and promotions seem based on interpersonal factors and ties to the management, rather than technical depth. Technical leads are often inexperienced and prone to mistakes. At least one "Hybris architect" at the company is unfamiliar with Hybris. Little analysis is done prior to writing code ... the "ready, fire, aim" design method seems to predominate. Since analysis is superficial, software frequently needs to be reworked.. Critically, accurate estimates of times required for deliverables cannot be made. Final outcome : missed deadlines and unhappy clients. Management style within software development teams tends to be autocratic, with little appreciation for the value of building consensus. Technical work can be routine and boring at times, especially on larger projects Helpful

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5.0
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Pros

Great team, growing company and development opportunities

Cons

Demanding clients with high standards

1.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company and good employees

Cons

This is one of the worst places I have ever worked. They do not care about their employees here; to them, you are just another number. They get upset when you use your sick days, even though they are a legal right, and then retaliate against you by punishing you when you return to work. And be careful about filing a complaint with Human Resources because they are two-faced. Instead of helping you, it often ends up backfiring on you. That is why no one feels comfortable going to them. This company does not appreciate or value its employees unless you have connections or favoritism. Management, starting from the top, has no clear direction. Everything constantly changes, even when it is not the best option, simply because someone higher up decided it. The environment feels outdated and authoritarian, like something from another era. There is a lot of hypocrisy, resentment, and abuse of power.

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