DevOps Engineer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to pick up a wide variety of new skills related to tech i use day to day such as AWS, Java and also project management skills.
Working in this environment has also allowed me to further develop my social skills when speaking to people. I work relatively close with senior developers and clients so communication is probably the most important skill i have been able to develop.
Working in this environment has also allowed me to further develop my social skills when speaking to people. I work relatively close with senior developers and clients so communication is probably the most important skill i have been able to develop.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Everything is well organised from an apprentice perspective. I am able to manage both my work life and degree commitments thanks to the structure that university provides and the time that I get from work. However at times, you can become overwhelmed with workloads as sometimes uni and work may not be fully clear about what it is they expect.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
IBM offers a wide range of socials and community events both at my local office and online initatives.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My experience up to this point has been very enjoyable and i receive the support i need, which has meant that i don't feel alone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Ensure to be yourself
