IAM Developer Review

I am currently working as an IAM Developer on project for a major bank. I have helped develop, configure and deploy Identity management platform for a mobile banking. My daily role mainly involved problem solving, development and configuration which is good as every week I’ve been working on something on something different.

Since joining my role I have earned a great amount of knowledge in many platforming devops tools. I have learnt how to write numerous programming languages such as Java, Ruby, Python, C++. I have also been heavily involved in using Forgerock which is an Identity management software.

I really enjoy this programme and this is purely because of the people I work with. They are always willing to help no matter what level they are on. For example, even though my manager and reviewer are at least 7 pay scales above me I feel that I can go to them with any issues I have and talk to them Asif I was on the same level. I’ve worked in a few different places before joining Cap and I’ve never worked in an environment without strict hierarchy barriers before working here.

Capgemini are a great company to work for as they put so much emphasis into making their employees feel valued. It is not just like a normal apprenticeship where you’re expected to make the tea and do simple tasks, It like a normal job. The more you get stuck in and pickup tasks the more you get out of it.

The degree apprenticeship programme is structured very well as it allows you to connect the work you do at university with your day to day role. Before joining I had knowledge of computer hardware but no knowledge at all about coding (didn’t even know what a string was). When you first join they put you through a 10 week course called ale to bring you upto speed with a basic knowledge/ concept of coding. Although this is very intensive if you’ve never coded before it has been extremely helpful. I also have regular meetings with support members so they can track my progress and make sure i am not falling behind with my work.

My training provider gives me a large amount of support if I need it. We are always pressed to engage with support staff or our lecturers to get the best out of the experience. With any problems we have there are always 24 hour support staff available to point me in the right direct should i need it. I could not ask for more from my university in the support they provide.

Working at Capgemini I receive a lot of support from many different people for both work and uni. The great thing is if I have any issues with anything I feel like I could talk to anyone about it. Within cap there is a support team for uni and you are buddied up with someone who is going/been through the degree so they can always help.

I believe my salary is very fair when I factor in the cost of going to uni myself and my project expenses. I’m based in Telford but most of my work is on client site so Capgemini/client covers accommodation, travel costs and food. This is even the case when I attend on campus days at my university.

Outside of work there are so many opportunities to attend company events and activities. There are numerous things to get involved in such as community events/sports events/ volunteering. A few examples good would be I’ve been on such things such as go-karting, 5 a side football and event days with things such as lazer tag and archery for teambuilding. For volunteering I’m doing a couple of events for school leavers and a charity rowing event. These are great fun and opportunities to get extra recognition at work.

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Everyone talks and treats you like you are on the same level as them. I’ve worked in a few different places before joining Cap and I’ve never worked in an environment without strict hierarchy barriers before working here.

If you’re going to apply for the degree apprenticeship I’d make sure that you really enjoy what you’re going to be applying for. It is a lot of work in the later stages of the degree as it gets harder and the work responsibility increases, Its hard to find the balance of work and studies. Hard work aside it is well worth it and it’s like anything in life, you get out what you put in.