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      IBM Senior Application Developer reviews

      3.8

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (258 total reviews)
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      Arvind Krishna

      91% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Senior management

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      Senior Application Developer employees have rated IBM with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 258 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Application Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Application Developer professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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      258 reviews
      5.0
      May 4, 2026

      Strong brand and learning opportunities, but slow growth

      Senior applications developer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      1. 🌍 Strong Brand & Global Exposure IBM is a globally recognized MNC with clients across banking, finance, telecom, and government. Having IBM on your resume adds strong credibility for future roles. 2. 🏦 Enterprise & Banking Domain Exposure IBM works with major banks and financial institutions. You get exposure to: Core banking systems Payment systems Large-scale enterprise architecture 👉 This aligns very well with your Finacle / CASA / Banking experience. 3. 🧠 Learning & Certifications Access to internal training platforms and certifications (Cloud, AI, Architecture). Exposure to tools like: IBM Cloud Red Hat OpenShift Middleware & integration platforms 4. 🔄 Project Variety Opportunity to work on different projects/clients. Good for building: System design experience Multi-domain exposure 5. 🧑‍💼 Process & Structure Well-defined processes (good for learning governance, architecture frameworks like TOGAF). Strong focus on documentation and compliance.

      Cons

      1. 💰 Salary Growth Can Be Slow Compared to product companies or startups, hikes are usually moderate. Internal increments may not match market standards. 2. 🔁 Support Projects Risk Many roles are in support/maintenance rather than development. Growth depends heavily on project type. 👉 Important: Always check project before joining. 3. 🐢 Slow Internal Movement Changing projects or roles internally can take time. Promotions may be slower compared to smaller companies. 4. 🧾 Heavy Process & Bureaucracy Too many approvals and layers. Can feel restrictive if you prefer fast-paced work. 5. ⚖️ Work-Life Balance Depends on Project Some projects are relaxed. Others (especially banking clients) can be demanding.

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