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Software Engineer Review

at BT Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: May 2024

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
I am given Jira tickets which are mid level priority where I must work on the code to improve features of tools and configuration we use in our everyday business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love it I get so much exposure of how we are working on making a difference in our business.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt a lot of daily life as a software engineer

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get support daily where I can work independently too
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support we can email the lectures questions or book on 1-2-1 sessions for assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it covers a wider area of business in general which helps with soft skills and overall understanding of technology solutions.
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
Yes there are many online and f-2-f events where we can network and learn about colleagues and what they do to contribute to the business.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provide support, nurture you as a apprentice allow you independent study and collaborate well as a team.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Make sure you learn a lot of the company goals, vision and what they contribute to the industry. They have many areas with many clients.
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