DevOps Engineering Apprentice Review

by Sage

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role at Sage as a DevOps Engineering Apprentice is to assist and help other teams with their everyday needs within IT and Service Fabric. I work as part of a team of architects and I develop, engineer, code and script software for Sage.

10/10

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

Yes, I have learnt how to use a lot of new softwares and third party tooling. I have developed my skills to become a DevOps engineer.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it everyday. Some days can be challenging and stressful, but it is a good and addictive stress.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised. I have a clear path on what I have to achieve and by what time. Resources that are available are a great way to help achieve what I need to.

10/10

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

Mass amounts. If I need help, they can help in any way.

10/10

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

I recieve a great amount of support from my training provider. The training sessions are very intrinsic and they have an online platform that I can use throughout my apprenticeship.

10/10

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

It will certainly make me more valued as a professional. I know that because of Sage's reputation and prestige that having work experience from this company and getting a qualification will give me opportunities to attend new events and get AWS certs, etc.

10/10

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! At the moment, my department is having a hackathon and I can get fully involved. We also have volunteering days and team dinners.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sage to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Sage is a great company to work for. The diversity of the company is a selling point and there are a lot of ways that you can progress within Sage and try out new roles. Sage is flexible and provides a good work-life balance. I believe that every employee in any company should have the opportunity to work hard and live life at the same time!

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

Be yourself, no matter who you are. Sage embraces personality.