Software Engineer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am a software engineer working in platform engineering. I code using Java and have been learning Python with my apprenticeship. I use the apprenticeship skills to interpret data outputs from my code.

10/10

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

I have learnt fundamentals in data analytics using computational methods, as well as coding in Python. I have extended my knowledge of statistics and how to apply this to my daily role. I've also consolidated learning on how to present key information to different audiences.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The learning workshops are fun and interactive and I really love the subject. The assignments are fun to complete and come with stretch tasks for when I want to understand the content a little more.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. We have workshops roughly once a fortnight with assignments in between, plus a hackathon for each core module.

10/10

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

My employer is very supportive. I have 8 hours per week to complete my apprenticeship work.

10/10

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

I have a tutor dedicated to guiding me throughout my apprenticeship and he is always quick to respond to my queries, as well as provide extension reading material when he feels necessary.

10/10

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

My apprenticeship provider is always asking me to link my learnings to my work so I try and apply everything I have learnt to my daily role. Given I work with databases and datasets already it is very easy to relate the two.

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.)

Yes, I am an active member of many employee networks and attend socials, webinars, networking events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have been very supportive throughout the pandemic. Vodafone are flexible with working hours, working from home, and understand health and wellbeing are of great importance. Vodafone also do great work in the community to support those using technology.

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

Look into Vodafone's community work, or the Vodafone Foundation. It's a great way to see how Vodafone's technology can be used for good.