Apprentice DevSecOps Engineer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.6/5
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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
Working on proof of concepts, using DevSecOps tools and automations along with Gen AI.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Great culture and collaborative atmosphere and plenty of room to develop skills makes it rewarding and enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Absolutely, covered a lot from DevOps, Cloud and GenAI to Agile practices and soft skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Some units could have a more suitable assessment format but otherwise it's structured well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is a great support network and the company is very well acquainted with apprenticeships and there's many opportunities for early professionals to grow and excel.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There's 1:1 help available if required from both skills coaches and lecturers. Extension system has been great when deadlines have overlapped with busier periods at work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Although some units don't correlate directly to my role, it's good as they can lead to better insight on other roles and objectives within the organisation and be able to see other perspectives.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There's a tight knit community with regular socials, events and activities in Manchester office.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture is second to none and there's so many opportunities available for everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be yourself, express your passion for tech, prove you have a growth mindset and highlight the values you share with IBMers.
