IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(3,600 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

83% approve of CEO

74% 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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4K reviews
5.0
Jun 23, 2026

Salary

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to various MN Clients

Cons

Slower salary growth can be observed.

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance with a supportive team culture and flexible work environment. Good opportunities to learn new technologies through internal training and certifications. Strong brand value and job stability with exposure to large enterprise projects. The company encourages continuous learning and career development.

Cons

Salary growth and promotions can be slower compared to product-based companies. Internal processes can sometimes delay decision-making. Project allocation depends on business needs, so opportunities to work on preferred technologies may be limited. Some projects involve legacy systems.

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