Trainee Software Engineer Review
at Deutsche Bank
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Self-guided learning (e.g. training, certifications etc)
Attending meetings / client consultations
Developing mini projects to showcase certain skills / provide a service to the company
Attending meetings / client consultations
Developing mini projects to showcase certain skills / provide a service to the company
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot, I get the chance to develop my understanding of software development, while also working on projects which test my skills and allow me to put my learning into practice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Coding skills (become more fluent in Java, HTML, JavaScript etc)
Google Cloud development
UI Design
Google Cloud development
UI Design
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised, with deadlines and tasks being clearly defined and any questions being thoroughly answered. There was never a moment of complete confusion, I understood what was required to complete and how I should go about completing it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employee does provide a lot of support, especially during working hours, to ensure you are getting the full potential out of your apprenticeship, and that you are continually learning and developing as an employee.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I believe the support from my training provider has been extremely helpful, they are always at hand for any questions you may have, and can always clarify any doubts or misconceptions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Has provided me with the relevant experience and training required to perform well within my role, especially when it comes to working within a corporate team and tackling real-world issues.
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
There are always extra-curricular activities to participate in, both work or apprentice run.
Networking does occur at company events, lots of sporting events as well.
Networking does occur at company events, lots of sporting events as well.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe it's a great experience working at a prestigious bank such as Deutsche Bank, the company prides itself on it's top-notch employee experience, and overall, it is an amazing place to work and learn at the same time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank?
Gain some experience for the role your applying for, whether that's starting your own side project or pursuing an interest further, always have something to talk about and show your interest in that field
Be open to networking / communicating with people you haven't met
Be open to networking / communicating with people you haven't met
