Epic Project Integration Engineer reviews

I’ve worked at Epic for several years. Overall, I’m really happy at Epic. I like my job, I like the company, and I like Madison. • My coworkers are brilliant. At Epic, it’s safe to assume someone is smart and competent unless they prove otherwise. I feel lucky to have gotten in the door, because there are some fearsome brains here. • Epic does good (mission statement: Do Good, Have Fun, Make Money). I genuinely believe that our software improves healthcare. Decision-making is long-term and based on a set of principles that are pretty hard to argue with (e.g. keep commitments, find root causes and fix processes, don’t tolerate mediocrity). Even when I don’t agree with a decision, I respect the logic and integrity of this place. I am proud of how we do business. • The campus is gorgeous and the food is outstanding and cheap. Every 5 years, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical anywhere in the world, with flight and hotel paid for you and a guest. • I am never bored. This job is hard, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. There is always something new to learn. In the EDI division in particular, there is tremendous variety in our work. I get along well with my team leader and we’ve found a niche that works really well for me.

Pros and cons depend on your perspective. It’s not for everyone, but for those who enjoy it like me, it really takes off. Yes, the work week isn’t typical. It’s not a structured environment. As a result, your hours may swing. You may find yourself in uncomfortable situations. You may have to ask for feedback, and it may not always be objective. But for someone who’s self-directed and self-motivated, it fits. If you are talented, you can carve your own path and change your work environment to suit you. I'm on top of my work and I don't have anyone breathing down my neck. Some people are energized by challenging work, others struggle with it. Personally, I enjoy the opportunities I’m afforded – working directly with customer leadership, CIOs, VPs, etc. The technical skills (Cache, VB) aren’t directly transferable, which isn’t great. But the soft skills, PM skills, networking skills, problem solving skills, etc., are, and that’s the stuff that matters to me. The average work week really truly is between 45 and 50. You will work more from time to time.