Software Developer Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

My role is to develop software and leverage cloud based solutions to provide customers with what they want. On a day-to-day my role includes scrum ceremonies and working with a team to complete stories

8/10

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

Software development was completely new to me starting at Fujitsu so basically everything I learn is new, which extends to how we work through agile and networking skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so, there’s plenty of work to do and also ample opportunities to develop yourself and push your career in the direction you want

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme can sometimes feel like there isn’t really a direction to it from a Fujitsu side, solely due to the fact that there isn’t enough work for everyone in our team

6/10

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

More than enough, be it through company benefits or extra support for learning and development

8/10

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

MMU provide numerous sessions to help get the most out of your apprenticeship, with some tutors offering 1-2-1 help when assignment due dates are closing in

9/10

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

In my case using object orientated programming helps me somewhat in my role, as our company focuses on more functional programming, however programming itself is a big help

7/10

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.)

Yes, there are plenty

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They’re a very forward thinking company with opportunities for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in

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

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, no matter how silly you may think they are