DevOps Engineer Review
at Dixons Carphone
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
North Acton
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am a DevOps engineer working within iD Mobile which is an MVNO. On a day-to-day basis my job role includes deployment of code, assisting the management of our cloud infrastructure and documenting wherever possible. As an apprentice my role is the same as the team of DevOps engineers who I work with.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme to a large extent. This is because it allows me to gain on-the-job experience as well as a bachelors degree. I thoroughly enjoy working in my role on a day-to-day basis.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Prior to starting my apprenticeship with Dixons Carphone I had no experience within the DevOps field however now I have learnt a range of new skills related to coding, cloud infrastructure and the way mobile networks operate. I have also learnt a lot from my degree which I have been able to transfer to my job role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well organised and structured. I regularly have review meetings with my managers and I am allocated sufficient time per week to study for my degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Dixons Carphone are supportive of my apprenticeship and my manager and team that I work with are both extremely supportive in assisting with my development within the role and ensuring that I am progressing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider supports me regularly when working towards my qualifications. They book regular meetings with me to ensure that I am on track with meeting aims and objectives and my tutor assists with any queries I have related to my course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that my qualification helps me to perform better within my role as there is a lot of transferable knowledge and skills that I learn from my degree course which can be applied in my day-to-day job role at Dixons Carphone.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At Dixons Carphone we occasionally have some extra-curricular activities that we can get involved with at work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Dixons Carphone to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Dixons Carphone is a very supportive company and the course itself allows me to develop my skills and knowledge. As well as this there are a range of career opportunities with Dixons Carphone and an array of benefits available.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dixons Carphone?
Do a range of research around the company and the job role. Show any interest towards the company and job role.
