Fast-paced and Engineering focussed - Software Engineer Bondsmith Employee Review

The culture at Bondsmith is genuinely one of the best things about the company. I made real friends I spend weekends with, not just colleagues to go for a drink with on a Friday evening after work. There's a real sense of camaraderie and community that is difficult to find anywhere else. I had a fantastic manager who struck a great balance of giving me the trust and autonomy to get on with my work, while also being there to check in and guide me when needed. I never felt micro-managed. You get a lot of responsibility, and it's difficult to find somewhere where you can get this kind of ownership early on. If you're someone who wants to solve problems and actually build processes rather than just slot into an existing machine, you'll thrive here.

Being a younger company, resourcing can be tight at times, so sometimes you need to be ready to roll up your sleeves when things get busy. This is rare, though. The flipside of getting lots of responsibility is that you sometimes need to learn by doing. There isn't always a well-trodden path ahead of you, so being confident enough to make one yourself is essential. For some people, this is exciting, but for others it may feel like getting thrown in the deep end.

- The projects are actually interesting. You're working on stuff that matters in fintech and you can see the difference you're making which feels good. - There's a lot of opportunities to take ownership and try new things. The team is growing fast so if you see a way to improve something, you're encouraged to just go and do it. - The culture is probably the standout thing about Bondsmith. People are friendly, collaborative, and always willing to help. The social team also puts in a lot of effort with events that are actually fun and inclusive, plus they set up activities like rock climbing and badminton.

It's a startup so you have to roll your sleeves up but that's what makes it such a good place to learn and grow.