Application Developer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Warwick
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
DevOps Engineer on a large public sector project
Agile environment
Working with wide range of technologies: Docker, React, Python, Linux, Ansible, AWS, IBM MQ, SQL
Work involves automation, innovation and general improvements
Agile environment
Working with wide range of technologies: Docker, React, Python, Linux, Ansible, AWS, IBM MQ, SQL
Work involves automation, innovation and general improvements
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Mostly enjoyable, especially the work that I am involved in. However, the apprenticeship course itself is not that enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - especially in Linux, Docker and AWS. Also further developed existing web dev skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good structure, poor content in the degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good support from employer, able to address issues where needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support from lecturers and others from the university. Helpful in answering question I have regarding modules, assignments etc
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I feel the degree's specification does not help me much in my day-to-day work.
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
Plenty of social events available., but very dependent on your location.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent company to gain real-world industrial experience, very multi-cultural, lots of different perspective and people to learn from, also good work-life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Must be able to demonstrate your willingness to learn and adapt, also show what makes you stand out compared to others.
