Solution Architect Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Knutsford
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.4/5
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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
My day to day job includes working with a large team creating solutions for problems occurring on the Barclays banking app, or new ideas that may be requested by the business. I consult with people and also work on projects that help explain things more [properly about the work that I do.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme a lot. This is for many reasons such as the team I am in support me and also make me feel welcome. i also enjoy the programme as i am able to develop skills i already have and also new ones i have learnt which increases the range of work i can complete.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
During the apprenticeship so far I have developed skills at work and with my training partner Manchester metropolitan university. One of the key skills i have learnt is the coding knowledge of various different languages such as HTML, CSS, JAVA, JAVASCRIPT, PHP. All these skills help me feel confident in approaching this type of work in my day job.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure is well organised as each module links in with one another such as web development for module 1 and programming for module 2. this means you can incorporate skills from each module together. It also has organised websites for help and guidance for each section of the course with helpful lecturers.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of help from my employer. Throughout the programme I have been assigned a line manager who I have weekly calls with and also a skills coach who we can go to any time and have organised calls with as well. During the programme I have also received help from set 'Buddy's' as well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I get a lot of help when working towards my qualifications. One reason is being given 20% of time to work on any assignments due in. another reason is i can always ask questions if needed to help me complete any work i may be stuck on when complete work set by the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps a lot as the 2 different sections of the course so far help with different things. for example the business work helps with understanding the different requirements our own business may face which we must consider when working. also the coding side helps with my day job to complete and understand work i get set.
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 a lot of networking and social events at my work place which i am invited top. I feel like these are a good way of reaching out to people you may not get chance to speak to normally and also build a bigger group of people to speak to and know.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Barclays to a friend due to the many benefits and also the work life balance. the apprentices are very well supported throughout the programme and make sure our knowledge and skills match the role we are placed in. The colleagues in which work here are also helpful and friendly which helps with the work balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
I would make sure they use the application to describe themselves and make sure they are really suited to the role in which they apply for. this will help later on when they are employed in role they can perform well ion and use their skills to their advantage. I would also say to be confident in how the speak and present during the application.
