Software Engineer Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am a Software Engineer, my day to day tasks involve working with various teams and an external company to implement a new system for the LBGs ATMs.

8/10

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

I have developed skills in a variety of technologies like, C#, Java, Powershell, UNIX and SQL. I have also attended external training at IBM for a deployment application call UrbanCode.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is really good and I have learnt a lot in my first year of the apprenticeship. There is a lot of support from both university and work which is helping to develop my skills.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Lloyds Banking Group?

I feel valued by LBG and my team. I have fit in well with the team and have received recognition for both my work at LBG and my progress at university.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programmes is structured very well. We receive all the relevant training required for our team and time is also provided to study for assignments and exams.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my training provider. Outside of lectures the lecturers are always happy to help with any queries and support I need.

10/10

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

My employer also provides support I need. I am given time to study and members of my team help with any topics I am struggling with. The team are always happy to help.

10/10

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

The salary is really good and covers all costs sufficiently.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are a lot of volunteering opportunities and conferences that you can attend. Also the team has away days where the team gets together to improve moral and team bonding.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great organisation to work for, who provide all the support needed to help you develop in your career.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

It is a tough process to go through but coming to the assessment days prepared and confident will help.