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Goldman Sachs Group

Software engineer Review

at Goldman Sachs Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

EC4A

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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 work in a buisness oriented engineering team. I am treated like any other team member, and work on my assigned projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
it is enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. New programming languages, new soft skills, learning to use Unix, about CI/CD automation etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The business side is very well structured. The university side, not so much
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All the support that I need. But it depends on the individual teams. Some teams may not provide as much to their apprentices as other may
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Not very much. Its not great.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
only a bit. Most of your learning is at work
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 networking events that are available like sports, religious, business related and apprentice related ones as well`

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Goldman Sachs Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they have a very good program and great support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Goldman Sachs Group?
Know what you are getting yourself into: its a 4 year program.
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