Software Developer Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Code changes and creating new programs, helping the team with automating activities and development tool progression.

8/10

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

I have done both, university allows me to develop new skills that are tailored to my job role within my company.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy working for Barclays, the university course is decent and gives you opportunities to explore new areas of development and skills.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is well structured and presented, there are many different units throughout the course. And the university is usually pretty organised too in delivering the content, some units better than others however.

8/10

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

Excellent support. I received a team buddy as well as a career coach when I joined so that I had the support available in the early years. I also have regular 1-2-1s with my line manager who is very supportive of me.

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support, they are very understanding of my degree and block time off during assignment dates for me to work on it. It allows me to achieve the best result possible.

9/10

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

It helped me alot in the early stages of the apprenticeship, developing fundamental core skills and having a basic understanding of my job role with units tailored around it was particularly useful.

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.)

There are many different sports activities from football to chess and a onsite gym. Theres something for everyone at Barclays

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a diverse and supportive company, with excellent technology and facilities. They have a brilliant culture and amazing employees that don't hesitate to support you. They prioritise wellbeing and are champions for change in the workplace. I am very proud to be apart of it.

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

Develop your note taking skills and be yourself during interviews. Research the company's core values and what their aims are.