Software Engineer Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
-
Overview of Role
5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
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
Majority of the time I am making progress through my apprenticeship. This includes using learning resources and shadowing my colleagues. I am also going through work tickets and advancing with my projects needed for my apprenticeship.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship programme as I feel that I am learning something new everyday.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since joining I have learnt an enormous amount of new skills these include:
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
SQL
Python
Types of Testing
Software Development Fundamentals
and many more.
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
SQL
Python
Types of Testing
Software Development Fundamentals
and many more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
In my experience the apprenticeship programme has been stress free as I have kept on top of all my deadlines and have ensured that I take my learning seriously.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I know that I can contact Fire Brand at any time to talk about any issue i am having. They offer a lot of support throughout the apprenticeship programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get to go down to Fire Brand's HQ and have instructor led course before sitting any exams for qualifications. This gives enough support for any queries i may have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The apprenticeship programme allows me to gain more knowledge in the industry I work in, though it's not toned to my day to day job it still allows me to better understand practices and methodologies within my organisation.
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
They are plenty opportunities at Lloyds Banking Group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lloyds has a brilliant working environment, gives you plenty opportunities to learn and improve your tech skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
I would encourage people to be themselves and not to worry about not knowing anything within the tech industry.
