Software Developer Review

by BT Group

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Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Software developer, writing Spring Boot micro-services in AWS that serve several CFUs.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - Programming, Java, Cloud.

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

    • Somewhat, but it is only because I have made opportunities for myself.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is not well organised.

    2/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Enough.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Enough.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It plays a small role. I feel experience is better over academia.

    7/10
  • 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 the founder of a learning community where I teach technologies and skills that are relevant to software developers.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Get paid to learn and gain experience.

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

    • Come open minded and be prepared for a steep learning curve.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

BT1

April 2023

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