Software Engineer lead Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • software engineer bug fixes designing solutions for systems provisioning platforms developing software

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

    • o Java o SQL/PostgreSQL o JavaScript (node, express, angular) o Python o Bash o Scala o Docker o Ansible o Drone o Jenkins o Git o SVN o Apache Samza o Apache Kafka o Apache NiFi o SAS Data Integration Studio o Pivotal Greenplum o AWS

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

    • I enjoy the culture in the company, it is quite laidback and you don't feel under pressure. The people are really nice and you can joke around and have banter with them.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

    • I think that it can be easy to be overlooked in a large organisation.

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is really well structured you know years in advance what you will be doing and when

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • there is plenty of support available

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • There is lots of support if you reach out

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • you are underpaid as an apprentice if you were to leave you could easily command a salary 15k above your own

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are loads of different things to do and there are plenty of socials but can depend on the project and people you work with.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great place to learn and develop your career.

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

    • Try to be confident and open as possible. Use any previous experience to show your passion for technology.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

March 2018

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