Welcome to Wave. We're proud to look after the water and wastewater needs of over 300,000 businesses across the UK.
Following a joint venture between Anglian Water Business and NWG Business in 2017, Wave was formed by bringing together two established companies with solid track records in the non-household water retail market. Through this joint venture, we have combined our complementary strengths in customer service, billing and value-adding services to offer a highly competitive multi-utility retail service for our customers.
From our combined years of experience, we know a thing or two about efficiency measures that can help businesses lower their bills. As well as offering competitive pricing and excellent customer service, we can help to reduce overall consumption with a range of proven efficiency services.
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Pros: I really appreciate the emphasis on work-life balance here. My colleagues are fantastic, and management is generally supportive, fostering a really positive company culture. The opportunity to work remotely has been a game-changer, and the modern tech stack used in development means I'm always learning. It's a stable role in the tech sector.
Cons: While the pay and benefits are decent, they could be more competitive compared to other tech roles in larger cities. Sometimes, cross-team communication can be a bit slow, leading to minor delays on integrated features. This is more of a process refinement area than a major issue.
Advice to Management: Consider reviewing compensation benchmarks for engineering roles to ensure competitiveness. Streamlining inter-departmental communication workflows could also boost efficiency.
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Pros: The biggest perk here is definitely the work flexibility. As a Meter Read Transaction Specialist, I appreciate being able to adjust my schedule when needed, which isn't always common in utility sector roles. The company is pretty understanding about personal appointments, and the option for occasional hybrid work in Durham, England, really helps. The team culture is fantastic; everyone's willing to help out, making it a supportive environment to learn and grow in transactional processing.
Cons: While work flexibility is good, the workload can become quite heavy during peak billing cycles, which occasionally stretches the team thin. This sometimes means less time for deeper learning or cross-training on new systems. The career progression pathways for specialist roles like Meter Read Transaction Specialist could be a bit clearer, offering more defined opportunities for advancement within the back-office operations.
Advice to Management: Maintain the great work flexibility, it's a huge positive. Explore clearer development paths for Meter Read Transaction Specialist and similar roles to boost career growth. Also, consider strategies to better manage peak workloads to prevent team strain and allow for more cross-training
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Pros: The job security here is a significant plus, which is hard to find in the current tech climate. I appreciate the consistent workflow and the feeling that my role is valued. The team is generally supportive, and there are opportunities to learn new technologies. The work from home flexibility is also a major benefit.
Cons: While job security is high, career progression can feel a bit slow at times. Some internal processes, especially around deployment and code reviews, could be streamlined to increase efficiency. Communication between departments isn't always as clear as it could be, leading to minor delays.
Advice to Management: Continue focusing on job security for employees. Consider investing more in structured career development paths and refining inter-departmental communication to boost overall efficiency.
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Does Wave provide internet reimbursement for remote employees in the tech industry?
Yes, as a remote employee at Wave, I receive a monthly internet stipend to help cover my home broadband costs, which is great for my role in the software development team.
What's the working culture like at Wave, especially for software engineers in the fintech industry?
Wave fosters a really collaborative culture, which I've found great as a software engineer here. Even though it's a growing fintech company, there's a strong sense of teamwork across departments in our Toronto office.
What is the typical work-life balance like for software engineers at Wave?
Software engineers at Wave generally experience a good work-life balance, with teams often encouraging reasonable working hours. While project deadlines can sometimes require extra effort, the company culture supports disconnecting outside of work to prevent burnout.
What is Wave's policy on remote work for software engineers in their Seattle office?
Wave offers a hybrid work model, allowing software engineers in the Seattle office to work from home up to two days a week. This approach balances in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.
What is Wave's policy on remote or hybrid work for software engineers in the fintech industry?
Wave generally supports a hybrid work model, allowing software engineers to work from home a few days a week. This approach balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility that many tech professionals value. Specific arrangements can often be discussed during the hiring process.
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