IBM Z DevOps Client Technical Specialist Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Mixed (London & Virtual)
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
4/5
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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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
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?
3/5
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?
Very flexible company to work for offering many opportunities for development in the work place and outside; for example, 10 days worth of paid military training. Opportunities to travel are available, dependent on the team - some business units will travel more than others and this is also dependent on budget availability. Office spaces mostly modern with good facilities. Employees have the option to work from home or work from the office. Numerous social events take place throughout the year which is a great opportunity to network professionally or make new friends.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Research the company's past, present and future; for example, during an interview you could mention IBM's contribution to the Moon landings throughout 1969 to 1972, IBM's current investment into artificial intelligence (AI) through its Granite language model as well as IBM's investment into Quantum computing as a future asset. Also, showcase your uniqueness - include aspects about your self or things that you have done which make you an interesting individual. Your academic performance is not the most important factor in whether you get a job at IBM or not.
