Software Engineer Review

I code front end web solutions using frameworks such as React and Node.js

I have learnt a lot about web development and React. The firm has paid for many learning platforms including Pluralsight, Egghead and Coursera.

I thoroughly enjoy the work aspect of the programme. However I cannot say the same for the university side which has been poor. Among the fact that multiple professors have been threatened for striking, the experience has been subpar at QMUL.

There is a fair amount of structure including weekly meetings, a clear manager hierarchy and being delegated tasks.

There is an incredible amount of HR support. I am dyslexic and they accommodate anything I need that helps me.

We have a supply of office equipment such as notebooks, pens, etc. This is useful as a student. Furthermore we have someone from HR dedicated to apprentices to talk to for any issues we have regarding university.

I do not feel like the training provider helps me in my role. 2/3 modules per term are based towards hundreds of uni students who are assumed to have zero programming skills. This means that the course feels slow whilst everyone else comes up to speed.

There are a plethora of extra curricular activities are available. Some I attend are chess

Yes

They are very supportive and help a lot with the course. The only negative would be the pay which is up to 25% higher in other firms like Morgan Stanley.

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