Software Engineering Intern Review
at Visa
Placement (10 Months+)
Software Engineering
Belfast
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a Software Developer, I picked up tickets and collaborated with my team on assigned projects. I participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and quarterly planning, contributing my ideas on various issues and topics. I felt like a full member of the team, no different from anyone else.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I believe I was given the right amount of responsibility. I handled specific tickets and tasks, while the overall project responsibility rested with the entire team. During the placement, I was also assigned an intern project and some presentations/demos, for which I had greater individual responsibility.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have strengthened my Java programming skills from university and have also learned a lot of JavaScript. I gained experience with various industry tools, such as Jira, Jenkins, and other utilities. My thought process has shifted to focus more on developing software that aligns with a long-term vision and is easily upgradable. I enhanced my use of OOP and SOLID principles and improved my communication and teamwork skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I always had my manager to rely on, as well as a 'buddy' who supported me in getting used to the new environment and connecting with new people. Additionally, I had a mentor who helped me with technical questions and debugging issues. Visa also provides a large library of courses, offering resources to learn virtually any skill you'd like.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was welcoming, and I was included in all team outings and meetings. I quickly felt like a part of the team and got along well with everyone. Overall, the team was friendly and always willing to help with any task.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement and grew both technically and socially. After a year at Visa, I felt like a different person in terms of problem-solving and collaboration. I had the chance to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures, which was both useful and fun. Visa also organises social events and team lunches that keep office life a bit more engaging. I would recommend this placement to my friends!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Visa
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Visa to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Visa
You need to research the company and understand its values. Be prepared to discuss your technical knowledge and answer a variety of related questions. Additionally, soft skills are important, so make sure to practice those as well. Asking questions is really good, and asking meaningful questions is even better.
