Associate Engineer Review

Working on assigned work items from beginning to end, attending meetings/ceremonies, communicating with clients regularly. - Software Development, specifically web development, including both Front-End and Server-Side but predominantly Front-End development. - Working within the Agile Methodology, with work arranged in sprints and ceremonies throughout the sprint. - Team development, working closely with others on work items daily. - Working with Content Management Systems, and Version Control Systems (Git and Azure DevOps).

- I have learned a very substantial amount about Front-End Web Development and Content Management Systems, I had never worked with these technologies and I now feel confident with them. - I have become very comfortable with Version Control, having only used it briefly before. - I have developed my Agile and Team development skills heavily. I had good team-working skills before, but learning to apply them and learning about Agile development has been very valuable.

Absolutely. After 6 weeks of training and working on a practice project, I joined a team working on a client account. From then on I have constantly worked on features that have been going to production sites for clients. There are code reviews that everyone takes part in for each other's work, but theres a large amount of trust for you to test your code and ensure it meets standards.

I've had constant support available throughout my placement. I have had monthly catchup meetings with my line manager, where I have been able to voice any concerns I might have had, and where they can provide/recommend any training materials I would like or need. Theres always somebody available within my account team to help on technical tasks, and the Learning and Development team and HR are all very helpful as well.

The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. MMT definitely cares about their employees. There are lot's of office reunions for everybody to get together and catchup, and we've had several goody-boxes sent home throughout the year. Most importantly to me though is that as a placement student, you're made to feel very valued and that you're an appreciated member of the team and the company.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at MMT. There are definitely times where it can stressful, due to the Agile nature of the company and wanting to deliver value to clients quickly. But I was always made to feel supported and that I could perform well. The work is very satisfying and the culture is fantastic, and MMT has lot of fantastic people. My placement has been far more enjoyable than I had expected.

Yes

The tech-stack isn't important. MMT wasn't my first choice at first glance, as I had worked more with Java and Object-Oriented Development which aren't used at MMT, and wasn't interested in Web Development. I was proven wrong, and learned it's more about the people and the problems to solve than the tech-stack used. It's worth applying even if you don't fancy the tech-stack or are worried about it!