you're in CTRL
guided by values, driven by culture, inspired by purpose
sdg's ESOP inspires every employee to think and act like an owner. Our consultants form communities to teach, learn, and grow collaboratively, to author sdg's DNA which defines our technology offering, and to lead through committees, guiding everything from employee experience to community involvement.
why is sdg the best place to work?
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs
perks
100% eo
benefits
values
social life
- sports
- dental
- health
- family
- vacation
- clubs

perks
more than free coffee
In addition to being 100% employee owned, sdg offers all employees paid-time off, 401(k) and Roth plans, Costco/Sam’s Club/Amazon Prime/Instacart memberships, Corporate Perks membership, a personal monthly technology allowance, and multiple recognition programs.

100% eo
we CTRL our future
sdg is 100% employee owned through an employee stock ownership program or ESOP. Employees are given shares through an annual distribution and our new stock price is announced at our annual shareholder meeting. Customers benefit from working with highly engaged, socially responsible consultants that truly care about results.

benefits
we've got you covered
Working as a consultant doesn't mean you have to miss out on benefits. All of sdg’s consultants are full-time, salaried employees with benefits that include competitive healthcare options, dental coverage, vision coverage, short and long term disability - and generous maternity and paternity leave - and that's just the start.

values
core to our success
For nearly 30 years sdg has relied on our 3 core values to guide decision making and stay true to our founding beliefs. You won't find them hanging in our lunchroom or engraved on a plaque in our lobby, because we live them every day - Superior Customer Service, Exceptional Employee Experience, and Responsible Corporate Citizenship.

social life
the events calendar is packed
Looking for something interesting to do? How about community meetups, technical talks, book club, Ragnar team, coffee drop-ins, founder’s lunches, open source north, fitness challenges, board game night, a holiday party, architectural katas, kid’s Santa brunch, food truck & brew pub takeovers, Canterbury Park, St. Paul Saints, or Beer 5k – to name a few.



Dave
"great projects"
I really appreciate knowing sdg has my best interests in mind when I'm assigned to a customer project. That includes my professional goals, my skills and my family life.

Stephanie
"making memories"
sdg recognizes the busy home life many families have. The annual Santa Brunch is a perfect example. Fun for all ages, great food, crafts, and wonderful memories.

Robert
"supported to grow"
sdg encourages me to remain current with reimbursements for online training, books, and conferences. I've been able to take hundreds of hours of training through sdg.

Ryan
"feeling appreciated"
sdg employs smart, talented, and good all around people. It's an honor to be recognized with a citation award by co-workers that I respect and admire. The cherry on top is a gift card.

Steve
"baseball for all"
My family really looks forward to the annual Saints game. Our preschooler thinks it is great that we get matching shirts to wear and is excited when we drive by CHS Field.

Pat
"transparency rocks"
I think that sdg becoming an ESOP has provided an awesome opportunity for all of us to become even more invested in the success of the company. The operational transparency is great.

Lisa
"always have my back"
When we had a family emergency, sdg filled our freezer with meals from Let's Dish! It's the little thoughtful things that really make a difference and shows how much sdg cares.

Nathan
"beautiful banff"
Winning the sdg award is a fantastic way to be recognized. The award allowed my wife and I to travel to our new favorite place on Earth, Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.

Sarah
"shared passion"
I’m part of a community of developers passionate about technology. We meet and discuss evolving tech stacks, where that latest framework is heading, and what’s ready to be retired.

Peter
"profit for everyone"
sdg did what was best for its employees and became an ESOP. I have the peace of mind to know that the profits resulting from my labor are coming back to me as a shareholder.

Angela
"best of both worlds"
sdg's commitment to support, enrichment, and satisfaction makes it a family. The variety of consulting and the stability of full-time employment - sdg is the best of both worlds.

Maria
"sdg award"
I won the sdg award and used the travel voucher for 2 different trips. In January we went to warm up in Naples and in July we visited Glacier National Park. Beautiful vacations, thanks sdg!

Sue
"personalized approach"
sdg allows me to personalize my approach and leverage my strengths, while giving me support and guidance. sdg truly values what everyone brings to the table.

Drew
"community success"
Working at sdg, I get to be a part of a welcoming community of people who care about each other, share common interests, and in which everyone is invested in each other's success.

Casie
"career growth"
As a newer developer, I was a little scared to dive into consulting, but sdg has made sure that I never feel alone and always have access to guidance. My skills have grown exponentially.

Jeff
"doing things right"
What I really enjoy about working at sdg is top notch people. On every project I've learned a ton from my teammates and everyone cares about doing things right for the client.

Brian
"positive passion"
sdg feels less like a company and more like a passion project. Everyone brings their energy and unique story to the table, willing to share and to build something great!

Norbert
"feels like family"
Since my first day at sdg, I have felt as though I am a part of a family who cares about me. Everyone works together as a team to provide the best possible experience.

Jon
"feeling lucky"
It's great to be part of the sdg team and I can’t imagine working anywhere else. I love technology and I feel pretty lucky to have found the last place I’ll ever work.
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