Developer Review

Item: Developer at Auto Trader
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Auto Trader

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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 help write code for both the front end and the backend of AutoTrader. This may be working on the actual website or other AutoTrader products. I also work very closely with other Developers as well as Business and Data Analysts and etc.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I really enjoy the programme and really enjoy working for AutoTrader.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have learnt a lot of new skills so far. My technical skills have come along way ( such as writing and testing code) for my every day role. I have also seen a massive improvement in other skills as well such as my confidence, public speaking and teamwork

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

I think that the programme is very well structured

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I receive plenty of support from my employers whether it is needing extra time to work on assignments or revise for tests or even if I need help with completing work.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

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

I attend a weekly 7 a side football match with the company

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Auto Trader to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I think that AutoTrader is a brilliant company to work for. They always support their employees and really take care of them. Also the people are so nice and friendly.