Software Engineer Review

Test planning, test execution, test scripting, defect management. Taking part in meetings, workflow management ie Trello etc. Helping other team members with knowledge transfer and test support. Working with developers to recreate and investigate defects. Helping different parts of the team due to experience in system knowledge and subject knowledge

Learnt all aspects of testing and software cycle. Management skills, technical skills. Subject knowledge in TDL and other system areas. Use of management tools such as RTC and RQM. Teamwork/collaboration and working in a professional environment- collaborating with different types of characters and managing those more difficult relationships and any conflict.

Very much so, having already completed a level 4 apprenticeship, my level 6 builds on it and develops my knowledge whilst also opening my eyes to newer areas. It also allows me to continue my project work which has been 3 years of my life so far, and I want to continue my growth on it.

Very, I get to take my one study day a week and use that to work on my assignments and attend/listen back to any lectures and do my reading/revision. I also get the chance to continue my day job as mentioned above, continuing my progress and my progression.

A lot, I have built a good support network from my early professionals manager to people on my project- my team lead, my manager and all my peers. I also have a support manager from the uni who is very helpful and we meet regularly to give my progress updates.

I meet every so often with my allocated career coach from the uni who checks on my progress, asks if I need any help, gives me updates and any further support. These meetings are also attended by my EPM which is good as she can give any IBM specific updates.

A lot, I gain a lot of knowledge in python, maths and business fundamentals which helps me relate to what we are doing more and allows me to put the learning into practice. I can also have the time to do some uni work which means I am more refreshed each day.

Yes, I attend a lot of social events with my project team who are a close knit group. We go for lunch most days and play social sports/games together daily. There is the chance to attend events and travel with team members which is good to raise the morale.

Yes

Reputable company, great benefits and pay, understandable and lenient managers/workers. Great hybrid working options and location options. Opportunities to progress which is supported and training is provided with a lot of opportunities to do different things to your day job. Everyone who works here is kind and friendly and easy to work with.

Be yourself. Don't worry if you don't have the technical skills, they provide the training for you. They look to hire personalities and work ethic and all skills side can be moulded into what is required. Don't stress about any managers/higher ups you may meet they are all really nice.