Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Daily - my role consists attending daily stands up, communicating any blockers I have, developing stories for different squads - learning on plural sight by watching videos and completing projects for my apprenticeship!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the learning aspect and also the people, other apprentice's are extremely helpful and collaborative in my team which has contributed to feeling great on the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes! I have become alot more confident and honed in on different skills which has helped me. Time management was key for me and I manage my workload better by the use of the visual task boards.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised, we receive a set learning plan with e-learning material and I have attended 3 residentials so far, Software development fundamentals, Database fundaments and Javascript course. Final one will be cyber secure coder which I am looking forward too!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
So much support from my line manager he is great and empathetic!! Really attentive and a great source of knowledge!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I have a monthly check in with my training mentor, who tells me if I am on target or not in regards to completeing my apprenticeship, he advises me on what I need to do to reach the next level.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel like my training programme so far has set the foundation for me in my role. I understand the theoretical aspect to my role before the rest which is great to have background knowledge
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes! reebot local and reboot ressions have been a great way to meet like-minded individuals in the tech space! also attending hackathons has been a really fun seamless way into the introduction of coding!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lloyds has brilliant values and ethos when it comes to looking after their employees!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Just keep an open mind and be ready to challenge yourself!
