Software Developer Review
at UBS
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 work on a data warehouse, my role involves unix scripting (updating, fixing or creating jobs), responding user raised tickets, can be code changes, data queries or any other issues. I also work on Java projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the program. Every day is a different day, also there are many many technical avenues and each one requires expertise meaning there are endless opportunities. I am also surrounded by experts in the field and countless resources.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills:
SQL and PL/SQL
Unix scripting
HTML, CSS, JS
Also developed on my Java skills.
Not to mention I have greatly improved my soft skills which are equally as important as technical skills.
SQL and PL/SQL
Unix scripting
HTML, CSS, JS
Also developed on my Java skills.
Not to mention I have greatly improved my soft skills which are equally as important as technical skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Firebrand run the technical side and that has been great, the program is very structured from that end and UBS support from their side through in work mentors (manager) and the HR junior talent team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Ample amounts. My team and manager are very supportive and on top of this the junior talent team are there 24/7 to support us.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider gives us a personal mentor who is knowledgeable in the course contents and the skills required to get us through.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The skills I have worked on in my qualification have been relevant to my 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.)
5/5
UBS provides many of these activities, I personally love to get involved in professional networking events because I learn so much from the seniors and every persons experience is different, it is very interesting and as a junior very meaningful.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As a junior the most important factor is that the employer cares, UBS goes above and beyond for us and all the other positives (there are a lot) are bonuses, I couldnt ask for anything more :)
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Be honest, make sure you convey your passion and understand what it is you want to achieve - these are the things that will make you go far
