DevOps Engineer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I currently work as a DevOps engineer apprentice, gaining experience across various areas. Some days, I focus on deployments; other days, I work on automation pipelines or assist in the help channel to resolve issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is a good programme, it is on the longer side however. But truly, it is what you make of it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
When I joined IBM, I had no background whatsoever in programming, I did not even study computing for GCSEs. So yes, I have up-skilled massively, I have learnt skills such programming, cloud computing and client conversations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Amazingly, I think all large employers such adopt a similar structure to IBM when it comes to foundation units.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As much as you require, if you need it, it's there.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are happy to pay for qualifications which is a massive bonus, my AWS certificates were all paid for by the company. In regards to my training provider, MMU, they do also help me work towards my main qualification which is my degree.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It's good, but at the end of the day, it is just theory. It's difficult to apply most things I learn, especially since there isn't a distinct pathway for DevOps engineering.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, but to I attend, no not really. It's down to yourself once again, if you an extroverted type of person, you would go crazy with the amount of events you could attend! (in a good way)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great career progression, great company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Good luck! Don't worry about the number of applications you make, worry about the quality. Also if you apply to IBM in particular, make sure your presentation is well rehearsed and creative!
