Software Engineer Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Knutsford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
The team which I am a part of is responsible for building, managing and maintaining all cloud infrastructure that is directly exposed to the internet.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
The program often seems poorly structured and the expectations don't necessarily meet the learning provided (this is a Multiverse issue)
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed some skills, however, the learning curve for my specific team is difficult
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
As previous
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive adequate support from my manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Help is always available, however, the quality of help provided could be better
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
For my role, most of the learning is done through the job itself
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working culture, work-life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Expect to have to be very independent
