Software Developer Apprentice Review

As a software developer apprentice at EVRI I was involved with helping to complete tickets, within a squad that I was assigned to, while also carrying out assignments for QA that were based on the work which I did within my squad. Working along side other experienced devs.

Yes, I've become familiar with Kanban and Agile environments, working in a squad that uses those methodologies, and have become proficient in using Git to collaborate with other developers and testers, also getting the opportunity to show my work to wider stakeholders within the company.

Very much, after completing it, I still enjoy working with my squad having become apart of the team. It was a great introduction to the software development industry and everyone within the company has been really helpful.

There were a couple cancelled online lessons on the behalf of the apprenticeship provider but it was always handled well and rescheduled. I have no complaints regarding structure. They were very flexible with working around annual leave as well.

I can always contact someone and as mentioned before they're very willing to help.

Quite a bit, they were always making sure I had everything I needed in place to get assignments done on time etc.

It gave me advice and training from people who had been involved in that very field which was really beneficial. You could tell that the trainers were well experienced which encouraged me to learn. Things like training in Git really helped.

Yeah there's a Christmas party every year and often events hosted in the office.

Yes

The experience is not something you could achieve by doing a university or college course, the fact they offer and apprenticeship at this level is really great.

Definitely do some personal coding projects to show you're able to practically do what is needed. Get familiar with web dev, things like React.js or Vue. And with Git as well. Then get those things on your CV when you apply.