Developer Review

by Barclays

Rating

10/10

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

I am part of the service virtualisation team at Barclays. I work with AWS most days and code as well. I have apprentice work every week and also college work. Some days / weeks I am busy however sometimes I have times where I am not as busy, so I do Barclays training.

10/10

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

When i started this apprenticeship, I didn't know much about computers or coding... 8 months in I know Java well and a bit of SQL, HTML, Python, C#. My matturity has grown, as I am always in a professional environment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying this programme and would highly recommend it to anyone. Since I started work, I have been a happier person as I really love what I am doing at Barclays and the programme is a great with a lot of support.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Barclays have put an amazing apprenticeship together that grows people's personal develop from the start. It ensures that we network which increases apprentice's confidence and makes sure that we learn the basics being in a technology apprenticesip. A lot of support too.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is an important factor being in an new apprenticeship and this is what you get at Barclays. Theres always someone to talk to, either your career coach(121's) or your line manager, or anyone you feel comfortable with. If I have an issue, there is someone to talk too.

10/10

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

My trainig provider is QA. We get a tutor, so if we have any problems we know where to go. Tutors put daily meetings in to see how you are and how you're getting on with the work & if any help is needed.

10/10

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

The qualification is linked to your job role at Barclays, so I know that when I go to college I'm learning the content I need to know for my job role.

10/10

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.)

Barclays host many events, there are clubs and networking events, I am part of Women @ Radbroke.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for as it opens up so many doors for the future, the programme is well established and trains you at a young age. I am learning on the job as well as getting proffesional experience!

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

Know the Barclays values as they're the core of this company!