software engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

-Software Engineer -Checking Live Running of systems, developing code for them. -Talking to application owners, service managers, SDMs, DBAs -Talking to customers about their data, talking to the people up and downstream of the data feeds. -Responsible of the live running of the applications, reporting of live running issues and statues and the enhancement and maintenance of the live running systems. -Been part of a Secondment to London customer site for 6 months and part of a cutting edge big data project.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

-Database certification, Level 4 apprenticeship, Degree starting - Internal courses on legacy coding as well as newer big data tooling - Personal development courses for presentation skills etc. - Learnt general software development practices as well as development management methods e.g. agile, waterfall.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

-Love the varied work, and being able to have feet in many "camps" - Team members are all experienced, helpful and friendly - Company has a great work/life balance and very understanding - Met and exceeded my expectations - Yes!

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

-Managers make sure that praise if felt - I've gained awards when I've done good work - Customer have valued my work and thanked me in person in London or via email. - For outstanding project work I've received rewards

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

- 2 days up in Telford covering the program. - Many then staying on for 6 weeks course. - We are supported by a dedicated GAP team - We are given time in work and at home for studying

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

- When I was doing my level 4 apprenticeship I had a dedicated QA tutor who made sure I was keeping up and reviewed my work, he was very good. - We had their mobile, and email and could contact them whenever - we would also meet face-to-face once a month. - We had technical instructions and contacts - Everyone was very helpful - Yes

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

- My manager was very understanding and gave us time to complete apprenticeship work - They gave us a room for QA apprenticeship work reviews and understood our time and needs. - Easy to get support either via the group GAP team, my manager or via HR. - Everybody wanted me to succeed.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

- Salary started at the median but we have reviews often as GAPs where salary would rise, as well as an annual bonus. - Any extra travel (to London, Telford) was covered as an expense - Drinks covered

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

-Lots -Christmas do -Football - Charity Volunteering - Sports and Social

10/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

- Good Work/Life balance - Competitive pay - Degree program - Lots of different roles and customers

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?

- Sign up as a GAP - Research company and role before interview, they may be a teamwork component as well at assessment center. - Make friends with those in your intake and stay in-touch