Software Developer Review

by Vodafone

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in VTV, Integration and Development. I validate the new features with the backend through API's. I also work on projects developing in house tools for modifying metadata files.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt how to read and make API's, learnt basic code in JSON and C++. Also, I learning how the TV industry works, including AWS features like s3 buckets and cloudwatch being used in VTV.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy learning new things and feeling a valuable member of the team.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Currently I have clear module, lecture and assignment dates, which helps me plan my work load around.

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

    • My manager is extremely supportive; where I am able to inform him with any dates of lectures or exams and I am given the necessary time to complete any uni work with no issues. I pride my manager in ensuring I am prioritising my uni work over Vodafone work.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • So far the lecturers I have had have been extremely helpful, answering questions and marking my work very quickly. They're all extremely approachable and offer extra learning support.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • So far the modules that are new to me have not helped towards my job role. Although, a few modules that I already have good prior knowledge has helped me recap my skills.

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • N/A - due to COVID.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Vodafone to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great first place to start working - loads of learning opportunities.

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

    • Don't limit yourself - Vodafone has loads of amazing and different teams, make sure you're in right one for you and your career path :)

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

London

May 2021

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