SoftwareEngineer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
Code development with a small agile team working closely with client on Java/JavaScript projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Learnt a lot and been actively involved. Portfolio submission was roughly executed
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Java/Javascript, Agile methodologies, team programming
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Due to reorganisation of aspects of the apprenticeship, it did not flow smoothly and hoops had to be jumped through to get everything organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support was received. Employer was very willing to listen and adapt.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Regularly scheduled meetings and a weekly open session to discuss aspects of the programme
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
General overall better understanding of the requirements for a developer in an industry role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Miminal due to current events (Covid-19). Number of online web seminars available
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive company with lots of space to grow
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Looking for keen workers regardless of qualification. Give application a try if the idea interests you.
