Our Amazing People

People First

Gislen Software is made up of a highly motivated team of professionals. We love what we do, and we are careful with who we employ. We put a lot of effort into trying to get our staff to feel at home and grow and mature. Working in Gislen Software should be a rewarding experience. Our dedicated employees love their work!

We have created an environment that supports equality and inclusiveness, and as a result, about 40% of our employees are female. Our employees have different mother tongues and come from various religious backgrounds. They truly represent the Indian cultural fabric and work harmoniously together.

By its very nature, our work can be stressful and demanding at times, and we try to help our staff achieve a good work-life balance. We maintain a dedicated childcare area, allowing our staff to bring their children to the office. We organise different social and cultural events emphasising family outings and activities.

We have also taken initiatives to help improve employee health by setting up a gym in the office and encouraging employees to walk/run daily in the export zone where our office is located. Our staff actively participate in local sporting activities, and their fitness levels are such that we now have a number of keen Marathon runners.

Our personal touch and unique learning culture empower our employees to prioritise customers. Our employees love us for the work-life balance we espouse. Our people work with exciting technologies and serve some of the world’s most innovative companies. It is not accidental that we have among the lowest attrition rates in the industry.

Most of our clients are based in Europe, which means that the time zone overlap is not too bad. Unlike those companies working mainly in the USA, our staff rarely have to sacrifice a night’s sleep. We were the first company with a strong Swedish connection to set up an offshore operation in India. Clients from Europe frequently visit us, and our staff also get the chance to travel to Europe.

Our location helps, too—Chennai is India’s fifth-largest city and a leading cultural, economic, and educational centre. It is rated as India’s safest metro, and English is widely spoken. It is one of the best metros in India to live and work in.

I have been working here for over ten years.

I joined Gislen Software as a graduate trainee in 2005.  The training I underwent, along with the projects Gislen assigned to me, helped me gain confidence and grow into the role of a senior software engineer.  The company is also helping me maintain my technical skills by providing regular training courses.  We also receive cultural training, which enables us to feel comfortable working with European customers.  This helped a lot when I travelled to Scandinavia to meet the customers.

My experience has been a perfect start to my IT career.  At Gislen Software, we are all equals, and the company encourages us to be creative and ourselves. Gislen Software may not be a large company, but unlike a large company, everyone plays an integral part in each project, and the positive feedback we receive from our customers is truly gratifying.  I am thrilled to work here because the company looks after its employees and their families just as it does its customers. Gislen Software is a supportive employer, and I feel that the company genuinely cares about its employees.

Thriving at Gislen: A Personal and Professional Growth Story

I joined Gislen Software through a close friend who spoke highly of the company. My first project was an ISO application for Clarendo AB, where I worked as a tester. It was hands-on, full of learning, and helped build a strong foundation. Over the years, my role expanded from Test Engineer to Senior Test Engineer, and beyond. I’ve taken on account management, project management, recruitment, and even Scrum Master roles—each helping me grow both professionally and personally.

What sets Gislen apart is its support for continuous learning. I’ve had the opportunity to upskill technically and explore leadership paths in a flexible and encouraging environment. One career highlight was representing Gislen at a conference in Vienna. It was a proud moment that gave me international exposure, broadening my perspective.

The culture here is friendly, collaborative, and supportive. When my father was hospitalised, the empathy and flexibility I received at Gislen meant a lot. I’ve also celebrated major life milestones while here—getting married and becoming a parent—with constant support from the team.

I’ve stayed because Gislen truly values its people. If you’re starting your journey here, be open to learning and growth—this is a place that helps you thrive, both at work and in life.