Apprentice Software Developer Review

by Sky

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

Software developer, involved in agile delivery, ensuring we produce high quality software whilst delivering it in a proper manner. Daily interactions involve stand ups, meetings with product owners alongside querying developers to assist us when need be.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I've learnt develop skills, analysis alongside product owning.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the flexibility, relaxed attitude, alongside motivation we've been given.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Sky?

Extremely good benefits, however not much internal recognition at all.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Induction was good, bootcamp wasn't what I expected it to be. Working in a self organised apprentice team also was a poor choice, due to personalities wanting to do more than others as they want to learn more, excluding the development of those around them.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Guidance with coursework only.

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

When queries are needed, we can go to developers else where to assist us, everyone is friendly.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Living and travel costs aren't really too well covered in the salary, although it is good, London prices means to's not to par with living standards.

4/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Plenty of company events, volunteering opportunities alongside social gatherings.