Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
In my role I work on software, which includes building and maintaining software, testing software, identifying and correcting bugs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship I am on, it is interesting and I am continously learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot in my apprenticeship so far, I have learnt how to code using Python, which includes writing, testing and maintaining code, version control with GitHub, meeting company requirements, problem solving and time management to meet deadlines.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship is very organised and structured. The programme has clear criteria to meet in portfolio projects throughout the programme and to work towards the end point assessment to ensure knowledge is met and I am continuing to learn.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. They know which knowledge, skills and behaviours that I need to meet in order to meet the criteria to pass my apprenticeship and they are great at supporting me to help to meet this criteria.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider provides a lot of support when working towards my qualifications, they provide regular catch ups to ensure I am staying on track, they provide feedback when I have submitted portfolio projects to ensure my work is meeting the criteria and is a high standard.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am still working towards my qualification, however I feel this will help me to perform better in my role as I have learned a lot of the knowledge I use in my role through working towards my qualification and this has allowed me to become more involved in my team.
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 have been social activities in work to get involved with, there has been a trip out for food with colleagues in my office location, we also travelled to London to meet more colleagues in the platform and my team and had a social event in London.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lloyds Banking Group is a great place to work, they provide a lot of opportunities and support for training.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Just go for it! You won't regret joining Lloyds Banking Group, it is an inclusive and friendly place to work.
