STR Software Developer reviews

During my time at STR I observed some very noticeable problems with the organization. -IT Management -Very Political -No trust given to employees -No flexibility -Communication During my stay with STR I was constantly being told what can't be done. The goals and vision of the company we're never clearly articulated or communicated. The management, in regards to IT, is very emotional about their processes and would see change to those processes as a threat to their job. A manager who can't let go of their former duties and begin to lead is an ineffective manager. If you are considering an IT job with STR I would strongly advise you get feedback from the management when it comes to an employees empowerment and autonomy to do their job to the best of their ability. I could not recommend this company for anyone looking to grow their career in IT or Development, maybe in a few years things will improve.

As a developer you are not involved in any part of the decision making process, it is decided for you. But you are expected to work with very little requirements, which can change dramatically during the development cycle. Unfortunately there seems to be no long term goals. They might have goals, but those are not shared with the developers. On many projects, key aspects are controlled by one individual programmer, who is only available 4-5 hours each day. Any questions about process are immediately deflected to the department head, as no one else is allowed to make any decisions.