Platform Lead Review

by ASOS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I manage 4 engineering teams responsibel for the build, maintenance and support of a set of microservices. I set priorities, manage risk and delivery while trying to build a positive culture amongst my engineers.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Throughout the apprenticeship I've learnt an awful lot about myself, specifically about self-awareness, bias, self control and different leadership styles. It's all been really useful in my day to day working life.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, especially the group sessions which have been a fun and useful way of meeting other people on the programme from outside of ASOS.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's really well organised and structured but it's up to you to find the time to do the work.

10/10

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

ASOS gives me plenty of time to do my learning and work on my assignments.

10/10

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

I've had all the support I needed from FTL and the leadership coaching sessions with my coach have been really useful in helping me to reinforce my learning.

10/10

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

Everything I've learned has been relevant to my role and will help me perform better.

10/10

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.)

There are plenty of extra-curricular events at ASOS from social activities and networks to technical communities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend ASOS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

ASOSers are what makes ASOS a great place to work. It is a great culture to be part of of and I enjoy coming to work here.

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

Be yourself. Bring your best self - be ready to work hard and have a good time doing it.