Software developer Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My team "manage" and monitor an application used for stock lending/borrowing. our clients (Front Office) address to us when there is an issue, or when they need new features in order to comply with Regulation or counterparty requests.

9/10

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

I have deeply improved my analytical thinking and my organization, being able to prioritize and be multitasking. I also have developed a critical thinking.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Being really work-focused, it's the kind of program that suits me the most. I enjoy the occasional events when apprentice and graduates are gathered to share opinion and ideas.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organized, although I think it should be good to have some training on how the Company is structured, or (in my specific field) how Finance works and what is the company position in the Finance world.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I am fully supported. I couldn't have wanted anything better

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The training provider, in the person of my Skill coach, is fully supportive and very helpful. he make sure my paper are in orders, explains what I have to do to complete the program

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

the qualification and the courses I attended, have given me the Technical knowledge I need. I have understood the complexity of team/company structure, I have been able to help colleagues on some java tasks.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Mostly there are networking events, Hackatons. Last year all graduates and apprentices have taken part to a fundraise event in cooperation with WildHearts. some social events are organized by senior apprentices.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It really cares about you and your personal growth

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

even if it feels overwhelming from times to times, because of the huge amount of things to learn, never give up. there is always support for us.