Current Employee - Senior Software Developer in Lapeer, MI
Current Employee - Senior Software Developer in Lapeer, MI
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
By far the best thing about working at Network Ninja is the people. Their turnover is very low, and I can guarantee that's because our teams like the people they work with. This isn't an office politics type of environment. We don't throw each other under buses. We back each other up, and we're real with each other.
I came to Network Ninja 10 years ago, and I frankly thought this would be a transition job due solely to the fact that it was programming in PHP, which I didn't think would be enough of a challenge. I very quickly realized that the challenge was not only there, but it was very fulfilling.
We solve business needs and can immediately see the benefits we give to our customers. We get a lot of instant gratification in feedback that I've never had with any other development position.
The benefits at Network Ninja are amazing, and the pay is very competitive.
Developers have complete freedom. The management is generally non-technical, and this is the type of environment where a developer who enjoys architecting, implementing, and supporting his or her own solutions will shine. This is not a micromanagement situation in the slightest, and management trusts its development teams implicitly.
Cons
Sometimes there's more work than is realistic to finish.
Sometimes customer-dictated deadlines are not realistic.
As with any remote position, sometimes work hours blend into personal time.
It's a very flat company structure with little room for promotions of title. This isn't a con for me, but if your intent is to work your way to the top, you might be disappointed when you realize the top is one or two levels above you when you're hired in.
Advice to Management
Keep it up. Never hire anyone you're uncomfortable with. The way you seek out our opinion on everything is very fulfilling. One of the things that management understands is that their employees are experts in their field. Keep allowing your developers to work freely.
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
- Small Company (allows for diversity in the type of jobs you can perform) - Work Remotely - Growing year after year - Great company culture - Compassionate leadership - Interesting clients
Cons
- Not a lot of in person interactions
Advice to Management
- Keep looking for more great talent - Continue yearly company meetings. (great for moral)
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than a year)
Pros
-Able to directly impact the product, processes and company direction -Work directly with the clients using our product -Remote work and flexible schedule -Passionate team members -Financially sound -Supportive culture that treats you like a family member rather than an employee -Management actively solicits feedback and rarely dictates policies
Cons
-Small teams can at times equate to large workloads
Advice to Management
-Continue listening to staff input and acting on suggestions -Continue building and nurturing a supportive culture
Good feedback, thanks for it, and your contributions to our collective goals.
While "I've got a lotta work" is a tale as old as time, less customization and more licensing will continue to more evenly distribute workloads. Slowly but surely adding amazing team members will help, too :)
Network Ninja
Employee Review
Employee Review
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"Extremely Fulfilling Job, Excellent Environment"
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
By far the best thing about working at Network Ninja is the people. Their turnover is very low, and I can guarantee that's because our teams like the people they work with. This isn't an office politics type of environment. We don't throw each other under buses. We back each other up, and we're real with each other.
I came to Network Ninja 10 years ago, and I frankly thought this would be a transition job due solely to the fact that it was programming in PHP, which I didn't think would be enough of a challenge. I very quickly realized that the challenge was not only there, but it was very fulfilling.
We solve business needs and can immediately see the benefits we give to our customers. We get a lot of instant gratification in feedback that I've never had with any other development position.
The benefits at Network Ninja are amazing, and the pay is very competitive.
Developers have complete freedom. The management is generally non-technical, and this is the type of environment where a developer who enjoys architecting, implementing, and supporting his or her own solutions will shine. This is not a micromanagement situation in the slightest, and management trusts its development teams implicitly.
Cons
Sometimes there's more work than is realistic to finish.
Sometimes customer-dictated deadlines are not realistic.
As with any remote position, sometimes work hours blend into personal time.
It's a very flat company structure with little room for promotions of title. This isn't a con for me, but if your intent is to work your way to the top, you might be disappointed when you realize the top is one or two levels above you when you're hired in.
Advice to Management
Keep it up. Never hire anyone you're uncomfortable with. The way you seek out our opinion on everything is very fulfilling. One of the things that management understands is that their employees are experts in their field. Keep allowing your developers to work freely.
Network Ninja Response
Jan 29, 2018 – CEO
"Keep it up." is very fulfilling feedback, thank you - and thanks for the honest thoughts and effort you put into this.
Other Employee Reviews
Other Employee Reviews
"Exciting Company To Be A Part Of"
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
- Small Company (allows for diversity in the type of jobs you can perform)
- Work Remotely
- Growing year after year
- Great company culture
- Compassionate leadership
- Interesting clients
Cons
- Not a lot of in person interactions
Advice to Management
- Keep looking for more great talent
- Continue yearly company meetings. (great for moral)
Network Ninja Response
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"Small Company - Big Opportunities & Personal Rewards"
I have been working at Network Ninja full-time (More than a year)
Pros
-Able to directly impact the product, processes and company direction
-Work directly with the clients using our product
-Remote work and flexible schedule
-Passionate team members
-Financially sound
-Supportive culture that treats you like a family member rather than an employee
-Management actively solicits feedback and rarely dictates policies
Cons
-Small teams can at times equate to large workloads
Advice to Management
-Continue listening to staff input and acting on suggestions
-Continue building and nurturing a supportive culture
Network Ninja Response
Mar 20, 2017 – CEO
Good feedback, thanks for it, and your contributions to our collective goals.
While "I've got a lotta work" is a tale as old as time, less customization and more licensing will continue to more evenly distribute workloads. Slowly but surely adding amazing team members will help, too :)
Keep it coming. Thanks!... MoreLess
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