Software Test Engineer Review

I'm Currently working on the BAE account for IBM. My daily project work involves me executing and recording the results of test scripts for document management. I have contributed to other templates by volunteering for additional test activities and supporting team members in client calls my most recent example of this would be in UAT. This gave me the responsibility of uploading UAT scripts into a business template and assigning them to the relevant user for testing.

I have learnt a number of new skills both on the job and off the job for example, I have taken a number of off the job automation courses theses included: Java, Python, Eggplant, Selenium and API’s. On the job training in: TeamCenter, RQM, Polarion, and Confluence. All these newly learnt skills and knowledge have enabled me to be successful on my project

I have been shadowing my project mentor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] so that I can learn directly from his example and utilise his experience so that I’m prepared to take on the responsibility of Document Management which has been really enjoyable. In addition to this I work on a project that I am passionate about which makes the apprentice programme even more fun.

So far on my apprenticeship I think it has been organised extremely well right from the start with Induction to the integration period and training for the project. There is a good project/apprenticeship balance which had enabled me attended all of the GKA online seminars and mandatory IBM courses, as well as exceed the 20% required learning time for my time at IBM with a total of 23%.

received a lot of support from other IBM employees, a good example of this is on the project where I have been shadowing my project mentor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] so that I can learn directly from his example and utilise his experience so that I’m prepared to take on the responsibility of Document Management.

I ask questions in monthly meetings with GKA. I also arrange additional one-to-ones with my training mentor so that I learn directly from his guidance to achieve all relevant and mandatory qualifications for my apprenticeship. I also receive additional information for certain task which is helpful for example a pdf example of what project evidence should look like etc.

I would say that most of the of the teachings in the courses are helpful and relevant however some courses like the introduction to programming hasn't helped me yet on the project as I haven't utilised this training due to my project role being more manual testing rather than automation.

I have joined NAW 2022 with my workstream being Attraction & Engagement. I’m running an event to help give an insight to future applicants what to expect from the assessment centre and the overall application process. I have also recently joined a social event with some over apprentices which is in the early stages of planning but will be fun.

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I would definitely recommend IBM to a friend (And have done) because I have had a number of career building opportunities for example a project that fits with my interests meaning that work doesn't feel like work. As well as the immense support from both IBM and my fellow employees I have received making the process so far very enjoyable.

I would encourage them to join my NAW 2022 event to help give them an insight into what to expect from the assessment centre and the overall application process. As well tell them, to be themselves and outline their interests and passions because it can make the project a lot more exciting if it fits in with your interests.