
Fourth Bulgaria

Company overview
Why work at Fourth?
- Unique flexible and team-oriented environment and agile work processes
- Commitment to quality, clean code and continuous improvement
- A company that is transforming the travel industry and working with clients such as Hilton Hotels, Subway, Wagamama, Sodexo
Business card
Fourth is a leading global provider of cloud solutions to the hospitality industry. In 2019, Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules, a provider of workforce and inventory management solutions for the restaurant industry. The merger resulted in the first and only fully integrated software with operational workforce and cost control solutions in the hospitality industry. Fourth serves customers around the world and of all sizes, from single locations and franchise chains to global restaurant and hotel chains.
The combined suite of solutions under the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model includes scheduling, time and attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory procurement, and human resource management, bonuses and rewards. It now serves clients from 120,000 sites worldwide and is supported by teams in offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The company has had a presence in Bulgaria since 2015. The Technology Hub in Sofia has 110 specialists who also develop mobile applications in the cloud using Microsoft .NET and JavaScript technologies. We are committed to the continuous improvement of all solutions and are continuously developing our technology stack.
Activities
Product company, IT consulting, Software systems implementation
Sector
IT, Hotels & Restaurants
Central Office
Austin, Texas
Year of establishment:
1999
Employees worldwide
800+
Established in Bulgaria
2015
Employees in Bulgaria:
130+
Offices in Bulgaria
Sofia
IT Employees in Bulgaria
120
Tech stack
Languages/Frameworks/Services:
Databases:
DevOps:
How we work
Annual leave
25 days annual leave and additional days after the fifth year with the company
Additional day of birthday leave
4 additional days for volunteering
Work from home
In the current situation, working from home is recommended for all Fort Bulgaria employees. Ability to work from the office, subject to a pre-arranged visit schedule.
Flexible working hours
Flexible start of the working day.
Team
Employee testimonials
Vanya Dimitrova
Scrum Master
I love working at Fourth because every day presents me with its own challenges that develop both me as a professional and our teams and help us work as a unified, cohesive and balancing organism. It is wonderful to be able to see both my own and others' growth, not only in terms of competencies but also in terms of thinking. I love working at Fourth because this company helps me think big and contribute my ideas to its development. I love working here because I feel free to experiment and learn. I love the openness of the people in the company and the management, the openness to new ideas and solutions in order to improve.
Martin Radev
Programmer, software applications
I love working at Fourth because... as a software engineer and part of the engineering team, I have the opportunity to support processes and together develop effective solutions and improvements to make Fourth's customers' jobs easier.
Andrea Zlatanova
User Interface Designer
I love working at Fourth , because everyone's opinion and ideas matter here. I get to learn something new every day, and the atmosphere and culture of the company make the hard days seem lighter. And last but not least, what we create here makes thousands of people's working day easier.
Krasen Kolev
Software Development Manager
I love my job at Fourth because from day one I felt like this was my place. I fully share the company's values and vision for organizational culture and environment. What motivates and energizes me every day is the opportunity to work with teams of accomplished professionals who create great software products.
Krasimir Georgiev
Programmer, software applications
I love working at Fourth because... the team is close-knit and made up of knowledgeable and capable people, because of the company values and employee-focused initiatives, because of the comfortable work environment. Here I have the opportunity to improve myself, gaining valuable knowledge and experience, learning and directly using the latest technologies and best practices. I can actively participate in the development and improvement of the company's products, make decisions, take on responsibilities, tackle challenges and justify the trust placed in me. But perhaps the most valuable thing for me is the pleasure I feel when I see the result of my efforts, namely positive feedback and customer satisfaction.
Ioanna Tsankova
Specialist, software testing
To work at Fourth is to work with laughter and friends who bring happiness and smiles.
Working at Forth presents me with challenges and situations that teach me to be efficient while striving to deliver a quality product, and that is at the core of my position as a QA Engineer. Spending hours on end with my coworkers, at the same time, has taught me that honesty is more important than anything in a work setting. Last but not least, hospitality software may sound simple to most people, but it is far from it. The people at Fourth put our mind, heart and soul into building a platform that helps and makes other people's jobs easier. It's best when you know you're contributing to someone else's good.
Benjamin Lee
p&P Project Manager
I love working at Fourth because... Fourth is a unique company, with a unique culture! Every day is a collaborative effort of all 530 team members to deliver market-leading, best-in-class SAAS products to discerning international clients. Fourth has a spirit that nurtures the potential of our most valuable resources - our employees, as well as leaders who implement business change and foster our high-performance culture.
Caroline Ellis
systems and People Services Manager
I love working at Fourth because ... here you have the opportunity to impact many aspects - not just your job and career, but the culture and success of the company, and the success of our customers. Every day I continue to discover a new challenge and learn something new - after almost 7 years.
Employee publications
Awards
"The 100 best companies to work for" -…
2017
Fort takes 2nd place in a prestigious ranking…
2017
"The 100 best companies to work for" -…
2016
'Payroll Software Provider of the Year' and 'Payroll…
2015
Fourth is recognised by Clearwater International as one…
2013
Fourth is ranked as one of the UK's…
2010
What others say about us

AI Enablement Program of the Fourth
How Fourth enables all teams in the organization to optimize their work using artificial intelligence

Fourth - Data solutions at scale
We also asked a few specialists from the department, who talk about their experience in the company...

How Fourth engineers migrated millions of lines of code for an application serving over 2 million customers

Global restaurant and hotel business opens doors by relying on software created in Bulgaria - MIKA

How are thousands of restaurants and hotels using Fourth's software to recover and emerge stronger from the crisis?
Benefits
Health and insurance
Additional health insurance with dental treatment included
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with psychological, financial and legal counseling options
Entertainment and discounts
Parties and teambuilding
Weekly office breakfast
Monthly sports card
Games room - PlayStation, foosball, pool table, tennis table, board games
Discounts for employees at various retail outlets
Participation in sports tournaments
Massages in the office
Professional Development
Certification courses
In-house training
Tickets for conferences and seminars
Coaching/mentoring programme
Individual career development plan
Other
Healthy Living Weeks
Fruit and healthy drinks
An early finish to the working day on Friday
Supporting bonus scheme for new parents
Discounts in the Capital Fort building
Extra insights
Our values are:
- Customer Focus
- Honesty
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Adapt and grow
- Fun
Key company services/products:
Services:
- HR, Payroll and Success services to our customers
Purchasing, Payments and Inventory:
- e-Delivery
- Inventory Management
- e-Payments
- Restaurant recipe and menu development and management
Workforce Management:
- Work shift planning
- Payroll calculation
Data and analytics:
Fourth Analytics - helps hotels and restaurants quickly and easily understand how well they are doing in their day-to-day operations. It presents aggregated information and trends on key business metrics in a very graphical and visual way, making it easier to make important business decisions later.
We believe we are good and we know how..
- to deliver web applications in the cloud through .NET Web Stack with a proven track record over the last 20 years of experience.
- to deliver simple, responsive and adaptive design through Ember.js and Ionic.
- to evolve code over time by implementing and using the latest and best software technologies on the market.
- to write high quality code in C# and JavaScript.
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Contacts
Location
Sofiya 1784, Business sgrada „Capital fort“, bul. „Tsarigradsko shose“ 90, et. 13