Software Engineer Lead Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Software engineering - development of required features, fixing bugs, collaboration with team and client

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - new skills through external and internal projects and gained certifications subsidised by the company

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • the content is interesting so i enjoy learning that but juggling my time is a challenge

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • communications are useful and come out when there are major updates to be aware of. Can be hard to keep track of notifications on canvas as mobile version is not great

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • lots of support from my assigned mentor. we have catch-ups every two weeks where we discuss the content i am learning and ideas for my assignments

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • lots of support through office hours and coaching sessions plus workshops to help us do well in our assignments

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • it doesn't feel as applicable to my role but it has given me the opportunities through my mentor to apply the skills i am learning. i definitely want to continue with these responsibilities in my career and current role.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • monthly team meeting and lunch

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • culture is very nice

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?

    • just be yourself

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

London

April 2025

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