Good 9 months as a React dev in Chicago, great stack - Recensione dipendente - React Web Developer presso DevsData

Started here as a junior python dev and the learning curve has been amazing so far. The engineering team is really supportive and the senior devs actually try to take time to explain things when you get stuck. We work with a modern stack (mostly Django, PostgreSQL and AWS) so I feel like I'm learning skills that are actually relevant for my career. The Chicago office has a great setup and the hybrid policy is super flexible which is a huge plus. Solid entry-level pay and benefits for the Midwest market too.

Onboarding was a bit overwhelming at first because the internal documentation is pretty scattered across different Confluence pages and some of it is outdated. Also because the sprint cycles are so fast, senior developers are often slammed with their own tasks or production fires. It can sometimes take a while to get your pull requests reviewed, so you really have to be proactive and comfortable pushing people for feedback.

Listen, if you’re looking for an HR spot in Chicago where they actually treat you like a human being, this is it. The vibe is just awesome—it’s not that stiff, old-school corporate energy. Everyone is super chill, and the leadership actually listens to your ideas instead of just giving orders. The perks are also a huge plus. The health benefits are solid, the office is in a great spot, and the flexibility is a lifesaver. I don’t have to stress if I need to run an errand or work from home for a bit. You really feel like you’re making a difference here, not just pushing papers all day.

I mean, it’s not perfect—it gets crazy busy. There are days when the workload feels like a mountain, and "urgent" tasks keep piling up out of nowhere. You definitely need to be good at multitasking, or you’ll get overwhelmed pretty fast. Also, some of the internal processes are still a bit of a mess. You’ll definitely run into moments where things feel chaotic or disorganized, so you have to be okay with "winging it" sometimes while we figure things out.