A real review - Software Developer ALTEN Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty companies in the area offer what alten offers, but depending on the client you don't need to speak french fluently.

Cons

Pay will, at maximum, get to 42k per year, if lucky and well considered. Pay starts at 32.7k, which is severely underpaid in a rich and expensive area. Managers don't care about their workers and are only interested in their bonus, which they get by hiring new people. They rotate even faster than the employees. Their salaries starts at 40k, their bonus is of 20k, for their first year. I am not aware of their max. Managers mention trainings which never seem to come your way, yet they assure you that they will accompany you in your growth. They have internal campaigns to raise the glassdoor rating. Some managers are xenophobic. When a bad manager is fired, the rest say they did not represent the Alten values, yet it seems to keep happening. Seems like simultaneously a bad manager is hired when one is fired. They assure you that you will have French trainings if you are not French, but if you don't push for them they will not happen, and if you do, you will have group lessons after 5 months, and hopefully 10 hours of call 1-1 lessons after another 5. These will not help you learn French meaningfully. They overcomplicate expense reports, and even suggest that you are filing too much in expense reports when you go over 80 Euros/month, and you should change them.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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