Full-Stack Application Developer Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • 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.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • 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.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am happy that it was the right choice for me and much prefer it to standard university degrees.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is fairly well structured, however some organisational issues

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • 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.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Not very much, however the support hasn’t been needed.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not very much, as I have learned most of it in my role

    3/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Many social activities at work, including funded drinks, professional networking, and other apprentice IBMer led events.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great work environment, place to learn, people are friendly and helpful, good on the CV, easy to move around

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?

    • Show personality, passion, and dedication to what you want to do

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

London

March 2025

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