Is IBM a good company to work for as a Applications Developer?

Applications Developer professionals working at IBM have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 3,600 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of IBM employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Applications Developer Jobs at IBM now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Applications Developer interview questions at IBM .

Does IBM pay Applications Developer employees well?

Applications Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at IBM with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 3,600 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Applications Developer salaries at IBM.

How happy are Applications Developer professionals working at IBM?

83% of Applications Developer employees at IBM would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Applications Developer professionals have also rated IBM with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IBM?

Software Engineer (4346) , Applications Developer (2909) , Software Developer (2421) , Project Manager (2322) , Senior Software Engineer (2036) , Senior Consultant (1846) , Consultant (1844) , IT Specialist (1112) , Application Developer (1105) , Associate Systems Engineer (1030) , Business Analyst (1025) , Systems Engineer (871) , Manager (850) , Managing Consultant (847) , Intern (824)

What are the pros of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and good to be able to work from home although that’s often at the discretion of your manager" ((in 10973 reviews)); "The people are great and the Extreme Blue program was excellent for learning principles of product design." ((in 5042 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and work from home opportunities are really good." ((in 4399 reviews)); "1. Extremely good work culture 2. Packages are good 3. Direct contact to senior level employees" ((in 3414 reviews)); "Good benefits; IBM prides itself on being a leader in Healthcare Benefits and incentives for healthy living." ((in 3307 reviews))

What are the cons of working at IBM according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and the increment was less than 2% even top performer unless you got band promotion" ((in 5418 reviews)); "• Hard to get a promotion unless you have a good manager that is respected and fights for you" ((in 2178 reviews)); "The pay is low and not much hope it will get better even through hard work and delivering results" ((in 2012 reviews)); "No Salary hike.No On site opportunity.Very few are lucky getting visas and traveled to on" ((in 1760 reviews)); "Poor Leadership; Weak Execution; Benefits to employees are getting worse; Money spent on dividends instead of R&D." ((in 611 reviews))

IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(3,600 total reviews)

Arvind Krishna

83% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Applications Developer employees have rated IBM with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,600 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Applications Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Applications Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4K reviews

4.0

Nov 9, 2012

Great atmosphere, growth takes time.

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Atmosphere, culture, fun, variety of work.

Cons

growth takes time, many paths.

4.0

Oct 15, 2012

Great people, Great opportunity, Stuck in a low cost, offshore, alternative office.

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have enjoyed my time here and have met some of the most amazing, intelligent people I will ever meet. I was exposed to industry leading technology and have traveled and experienced different cities and clients corporate culture.

Cons

-Pay (Below industry standard with no offer of raise) -Opportunity for advancement in the MDC (Michigan Delivery Center) -Wishy washy policies that don't adhere to the companies standard policies -No concern for retention

4.0

Sep 14, 2012

Good to work with

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work-life balance, flexible work timings, no dirty workplace politics, amicable work environment

Cons

Too much control concentrated in People Manager's hands, one might not get satisfied with hike

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