Full-Stack Application Developer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
2.6/5
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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
Communicating with client to get requirements that are passed onto junior management consultants to make tickets on the project board. I then code the features/fixes in the repository and review other peoples work if necessary.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am happy that it was the right choice for me and much prefer it to standard university degrees.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learned JavaScript, SQL, Vue.js, Node.js, and a little AWS, K8s and Docker. ArgoCD and Travis. Project manager skills and mentoring.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is fairly well structured, however some organisational issues
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Manager is nice and supports wherever I need help. Goes over time in meetings with me when talking about career progression and what I need to do to improve my path.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not very much, however the support hasn’t been needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not very much, as I have learned most of it in my role
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
Many social activities at work, including funded drinks, professional networking, and other apprentice IBMer led events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work environment, place to learn, people are friendly and helpful, good on the CV, easy to move around
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Show personality, passion, and dedication to what you want to do
