DevOps Engineer Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Government, Software Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: February 2026
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 undertake regular DevOps tasks along with a professional team. IaC management, CI/CD, configuration management, SRE.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship programme is very engaging and the level of support is brilliant.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and am learning all of the skills required to be a successful DevOps engineer.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very strict structure, providing clarity but also the chance for gaps and breaks if needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer provides as much training and support as requested/ needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Given full support in time/ resources to be able to complete apprenticeship and work towards learning goals.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Taught me everything I need to know to get started.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, flexible hours, so many training opportunities, and options to grow and develop into different roles.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Focus on your potential rather than what you currently have to offer.
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