Software Engineer Review

I am a software developer. My day to day role includes writing code, providing code reviews for other team members code, and testing software. On a daily basis, I deal with other team members and managers, and externally, I often conduct demos for the customer.

I have gained an ISTQB foundation qualification, which is a qualification in software testing. I have had formal training in java programming, and have learned PL/SQL informally.

The programme has been good in terms of some of the training offered. Some parts are not relevant to my current job role, but other parts are. The government mandated qualifications, however, are not relevant to my job.

I feel valued by Capgemini. I have had recognition from managers and colleagues, and have had an active role in projects. I have felt as valued as any other member on my team.

The induction, and training provided, is well organised. However, once the induction is completed, the training provided by QA is not as organised, and a lot of self organisation is provided. Also, the work assignments do not match up well with the day to day work.

I had 6 weekly meetings, where my assessor went over what work I had completed, and what work was still to be completed. She also went over any issues I might have been having. The only problem with these meetings, were the mandated sections such as asking about health and safety, and discrimination, as they weren't relevant.

My employer provides a lot of support. I had an experienced mentor assigned to me when I joined, and a "buddy" who was someone who more recently joined.

Within the induction period, travel or accomodation are paid for, dependant on personal choice, and after that, the salary is sufficient to cover all costs. As far as apprenticeships go, it is highly paid.

There are voluntary initiatives which are organised by the company, for charity work. There are also company events designed to improve teamwork. These are all available to all employees.

Yes

The training provided is excellent, and there is a lot of support for new starters. Also, if you are willing to work hard, then you will not be treated differently to any other employee.

Research the company, and what you will be doing. There are a number of interviews, including a phone interview, an in person interview, and a group assessment. Being prepared to answer any questions about why you would want to work for the company always helps.