Platform Engineer Review

I have had a really positive experience at IBM and genuinely love both the company and my role. Working in Client Engineering as a Platform Engineer has given me the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility early in my career, while being supported and mentored by experienced people around me. I particularly enjoy the variety of projects I get to work on and the opportunity to solve different client challenges using IBM technologies.

As a Platform Engineer in Client Engineering, I work with clients to understand their technical challenges and help develop Proofs of Concept using relevant IBM technologies. I really enjoy the variety of the role, as every client has a different problem to solve and requires a different approach. I also enjoy being trusted with significant responsibility early on and having the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and projects.

I feel that my role gives me a very strong opportunity to contribute meaningfully. I am trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to share my ideas and take ownership of my work. I also really value the mentorship within my team, as I always have someone experienced to support and guide me. I feel listened to, valued and trusted to make a genuine contribution.

I feel that my overall compensation package provides a good range of benefits alongside my salary. The benefits I find most valuable are IBM Rewards, the Blue Points system, IBM discounts and the health insurance.

My role is preparing me extremely well for my future career. I have developed significantly both technically and professionally, particularly in my ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues, take ownership of projects and solve technical problems. The level of responsibility I have been given early in my career has also helped me build confidence and become much more technically capable.

I receive a lot of support from my Foundation Manager, Task Manager, mentors and buddies. They are all incredibly supportive and genuinely lovely people. They make sure I am on the right path, have the guidance I need and feel comfortable asking questions whenever I need help. I also really appreciate that they check in on my workload and wellbeing, making sure I have the capacity to support projects without becoming overwhelmed.

I have a really good work-life balance at IBM. Even when a project requires me to work beyond my usual hours, there is flexibility to balance this with time off later. I also really value the hybrid working approach, as being able to work from home and come into the office two or three days a week gives me a good balance. Overall, I feel that my workload is well managed and that my wellbeing is genuinely considered.

I really love the culture at IBM, particularly within my team. Everyone is very positive, welcoming and supportive, and I feel that there is a genuinely healthy team environment. I also really value how collaborative the culture is, with people being willing to help each other rather than there being a strong sense of internal competition or politics. The hybrid working environment also works really well for me and gives me a good balance between collaboration in the office and flexibility when working remotely.

I would rate IBM very highly in this area. One of the things I value most is how diverse IBM is and how welcomed and included people are made to feel. There are a range of societies, communities and initiatives that provide opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I think this contributes to a workplace where people can feel comfortable being themselves and where different perspectives are genuinely valued.

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Absolutely. I would definitely recommend IBM to a friend based on my experience over the last two years. I have genuinely loved my time here and have made some of my closest friends through work. I have been fortunate to work in a very healthy and supportive environment with a lovely team, rewarding projects and a lot of opportunities to take on responsibility. The amount I have learnt technically and professionally has been incredible, and I genuinely feel that IBM has given me a great foundation for my career.

The role has exceeded my expectations. Coming into IBM, I did not expect to enjoy the role as much as I have. The level of responsibility, variety of projects, technical learning and the people I have worked with have made the experience even better than I anticipated. I genuinely have very few complaints and have really enjoyed the opportunities the role has given me.