Software Engineer Review
at Auto Trader
Degree Apprenticeship
Computer Science
Manchester
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
I am a full-stack developer working on creating consumer-facing products.
My day-to-day involves attending to stand-ups, pairing with other developers, collaborating with various roles and stakeholders, project-managing epics, resolving live issues, and showcasing the products created to the wider business.
My day-to-day involves attending to stand-ups, pairing with other developers, collaborating with various roles and stakeholders, project-managing epics, resolving live issues, and showcasing the products created to the wider business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme has been an amazing opportunity to learn fundamental principles used in my domain, whilst implementing all that knowledge gained in real-time problems and production environments.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Technical skills developed include:
Java native,
SpringBoot Java,
Javascript in Typescript,
React,
Angular,
Kotlin,
Web development,
(lately) App development using MVC architected solutions,
Test Driven Development,
Networks, etc.
Core:
Collaboration,
Stakeholder management,
Project management,
People management,
Time management
Java native,
SpringBoot Java,
Javascript in Typescript,
React,
Angular,
Kotlin,
Web development,
(lately) App development using MVC architected solutions,
Test Driven Development,
Networks, etc.
Core:
Collaboration,
Stakeholder management,
Project management,
People management,
Time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme has been extremely well structured and organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been fantastic with providing a variety of support needed throughout the programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The provider has been equally excellent in supporting my journey throughout
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification has been instrumental to my career progression and development. It allowed me to understand the fundamentals, expand my critical thinking, and innovate.
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
At work, there are a variety of guilds and activities one can take part in.
Name an interest or activity, and there is a community you can take part in.
Name an interest or activity, and there is a community you can take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Auto Trader to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for. Excellent respect for work-life balance, very adaptable environment, inclusivity is at its heart, and is a value-driven company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Auto Trader?
The values are at the core in everything we do. It is important for people applying to understand how we drive change together responsibly and how we present those values.
