platform engineer Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There’s strong support available to help you navigate your apprenticeship, especially as a school leaver, along with guidance for career progression both during and after the programme. The training provided at IBM for early professionals is highly valuable, helping you build skills and confidently adjust to a corporate environment.
There are also many initiatives that help build a sense of community, including networking events and internal communities that increase your business awareness across the company.
There are also many initiatives that help build a sense of community, including networking events and internal communities that increase your business awareness across the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Apply as soon as possible once communications for applications are open!
Be proactive and highlight your transferrable skills!
Be proactive and highlight your transferrable skills!
