Software Engineer Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

My current role is software engineer apprentice. This role is involved in project work, writing portfolios, Off-job-training(online and offline), learning, and some certification course. I work with senior engineers.

10/10

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

I have learnt and developed technical skills such as Java, typeScript, Databases, Python, React etc.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy this role because it is a on job training program where I am learning and applying my knowledge in real time.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This Apprenticeship programme is very organised. There is a time line to complete each assignment and every 2 months we have progress review.

9/10

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

My employer support me in each stage of this programme. Whenever I need some hours for my self-study then my work mentor always allow me and support me in this. They do regular checking.

9/10

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

My training provider always in a touch. Whenever I need any clarification they always prompt to answer without any delay. They do progress review each month. They conduct residential training for us where they provide 3-day technical training.

9/10

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

The technical training really helped me. I learnt Java, python, Databases, etc in that training course which is helping me in my current project.

9/10

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.)

I am a part of women in Tech group and I have attained some conferences where I have connected with other tech professionals.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Lloyds Banking Group is a great place to work. LBG always helps its employee to learn and grow. LBG is a best organisation for a person who really wants to touch the sky in his/her career.

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

In my opinion, if someone wants career progression whenever they are ready. They should join LBG because there are huge opportunities for everyone to learn and grow in their career. LBG helped me to changed my career and given me an opportunity to work in tech without having previous work experience in tech via apprenticeship programme. I will be always grateful for this.