Junior software developer Review

by CGI

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:

I am a junior software developer, assigned on a java project in a small local team

8/10

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

Yes, via on the job training I have learnt more about oracle and Java development

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the team work aspects and individual problem solving areas of the project. I am not enjoying the specifications or the initial project management

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by CGI?

I occasionally get internal appreciation from other devs/team leads. I had my MSAP review in which I felt I should have obtained a higher score but received a pay raise which made me feel more valued.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My apprenticeship was not well structured/organised, having gone through 3 different tutors and having to chase multiple pieces of work etc. My current project keeps changing its functional spec which is also not appreciated.

5/10

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

I am no longer on an apprenticeship so therefore have no support

6/10

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

My local team lead is encouraging and engaging, My line manager will be encouraging me to take training courses and set objectives.

8/10

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

I am suitably compensated and don't have any large costs

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes although not in recent months, this can be improved.