IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(3,600 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

83% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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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5.0
Oct 2, 2025

Grate place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Strong brand reputation and global presence. Good learning opportunities with access to latest technologies and certifications. Diverse projects across industries and geographies. Work-life balance is generally good (depending on team and role). Supportive and collaborative work culture. Focus on innovation, AI, cloud, and emerging technologies. Opportunities to move internally across roles, functions, and countries. Job stability and long-term career prospects compared to many IT firms. Flexible work options (remote/hybrid in many roles). Exposure to large enterprise clients and complex business problems.

Cons

Salary growth is slower compared to industry standards. Too many internal processes and bureaucracy can delay work. Promotions and career progression can take time. Large organization structure sometimes makes decision-making slow. Work experience can vary a lot depending on project, client, and manager. Legacy systems still exist in some areas, which may limit exposure to newer tech. Performance recognition could be improved.

5.0
Oct 2, 2025

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best company for work culture and work life balance.

Cons

Not have any major concern but in few cases you might feel under paid but better compared to other service based company.

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