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Senior Architect - Global (US HQ) software consultancy. Main skillset is Java/Python/AWS and associated tech, mainly in a financial services setting, so thats

Senior Architect - Global (US HQ) software consultancy. Main skillset is Java/Python/AWS and associated tech, mainly in a financial services setting, so thats where they post me. 2021 comp £140k base £9k sign on bonus £17.5k annual bonus $40k RSU's - 25% vest each year All the usual benefits, private medical for full family (wife, kids), pension match upto 10% etc, 26 days leave + public holidays.. All this, and i'm still interviewing for a new role!

stillblue 5y ago
May I ask why? Bad work-life balance? Bored?
- cutthegrass2 5y ago
  Sure. General boredom and tiredness arising from many years operating in what are heavily political environments, is just giving me itchy feet. The other opportunity is with a startup, so quite different. Whilst i'm under no illusions regarding the politics, i'd be able to focus more on the tech and move more quickly with it vs where I am now. The base pay is surprisingly similar, albeit with no cash bonuses in the first year, but the equity on offer 'could' amount to something significant in a few years. If offered, i'll probably jump. Should the startup crash and burn (quite likely) I'll have hopefully learnt some new skills and can always jump back into $(large_org) later on. Feels like time to roll the dice...
  - stillblue 5y ago
    That sounds all dandy and exciting! Good luck!
destring 5y ago
How many years of experience do you have? I have 2 years of experience in Java and AWS. I'll be graduating soon from an MSc in computer science from the University of Liverpool and was wondering salary should I expect if I find a job.
- cutthegrass2 5y ago
  Sure, I have 17yrs experience. I started out on a graduate scheme (after a BSc Maths) working for one of the global banks on ~£28,500 (in London). This was considered a good starting salary back then. You have a very good higher level degree there and a bright future ahead of you, congratulations and best of luck!

stillblue 5y ago

May I ask why? Bad work-life balance? Bored?

cutthegrass2 5y ago
Sure. General boredom and tiredness arising from many years operating in what are heavily political environments, is just giving me itchy feet. The other opportunity is with a startup, so quite different. Whilst i'm under no illusions regarding the politics, i'd be able to focus more on the tech and move more quickly with it vs where I am now. The base pay is surprisingly similar, albeit with no cash bonuses in the first year, but the equity on offer 'could' amount to something significant in a few years. If offered, i'll probably jump. Should the startup crash and burn (quite likely) I'll have hopefully learnt some new skills and can always jump back into $(large_org) later on. Feels like time to roll the dice...
- stillblue 5y ago
  That sounds all dandy and exciting! Good luck!

destring 5y ago

How many years of experience do you have? I have 2 years of experience in Java and AWS. I'll be graduating soon from an MSc in computer science from the University of Liverpool and was wondering salary should I expect if I find a job.

cutthegrass2 5y ago
Sure, I have 17yrs experience. I started out on a graduate scheme (after a BSc Maths) working for one of the global banks on ~£28,500 (in London). This was considered a good starting salary back then. You have a very good higher level degree there and a bright future ahead of you, congratulations and best of luck!