Software Tester Review
at IBM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
5/5
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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
I write and complete test scripts and use automation tools
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I gain a signifacant amount of enjoyment whenever i see myself improve upon a new skill or gain greater understanding of any technical process
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a significant amount of skills from ISTQB foundation skills to automation tool skills and a huge amount of experience working in a professional enviroment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I have a well structured team and good management
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have recieved multiple instances of assasistance when having shortcomings throughout my apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider has given plenty of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe it will help me throughout my career
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
Yes there are lots of opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
excellent work culture
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
work hard
