RPA Developer Review
at NatWest Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
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
I'm an RPA developer, which means I develop robots which perform tasks in the same way humans would do. This is essentially software development, but using uiPath and varieties of AI
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme has been difficult, especially with issues surrounding the training provider, however NatWest have dealt with them swiftly and effectively
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt lots about the business world and coding in general - specifically learnt SQL, Python, Java, C#, C+, etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
In terms of NatWest, the onboarding was very smooth, the support from my line manager is excellent and we feel that there is significant support in the higher levels of management and across the company to provide me with the highest quality experience that they can.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, from all levels of the company
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
QA have tried to be supportive and help where they can, especially with my skills coach, but I've often found due to inconsistency, that the academic support can sometimes be lacking
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Unsure yet, as this is the foundation year and I have just been building on things I learnt in my GCSEs and in my own learning
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
There are lots of networks at work, which I am available to be a part of and many social events which bring the entire company together. There is a tremendous social aspect of work, and I'm always thoroughly encouraged to partake in these events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture is fantastic, they are very flexible, and I genuinely feel that my needs are taken into account at all times.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Network with others early, throw yourself in at the deep end, everyone is very friendly.
