“I didn’t know much when I started but Northcoders were really good at teaching you the fundamentals and building up to more advanced code.”
1. When did you graduate from Northcoders?
I graduated September 2024
2. What’s your role and which company do you work for?
I’m a graduate software engineer at Northrop Grumman
3. Are you enjoying your role?
I absolutely love my role! It’s the best company I’ve ever worked for with a great working environment, a strong work life balance, and the work is really interesting.
4. How did you find your time on the bootcamp?
The bootcamp was great, the mentors were very helpful and always more than happy to help and to reassure you that imposter syndrome is real and everyone gets it!
5. What were you doing before the bootcamp?
I was a cyber insurance broker
6. What made you interested in moving into tech?
In my previous role, I learnt about cybersecurity, which piqued my interested in tech. Alongside this, a friend of mine had gone through a bootcamp and secured a good job at the end of it. So it was a combination of my own interest and word of mouth.
7. What made you choose Northcoders?
Recommended by a friend who worked with someone that went through Northcoders.
8. What was the support like on the course?
Excellent, all the mentors were very friendly, went at a good pace and always encouraged us to keep asking questions and to let them know if we were ever stuck. Having a mentor to always go to was also very helpful. Not only the support from the technical side but also with the careers team helping build up the perfect cv was invaluable.
9. How much support did you receive from Northcoders with your job search after the course?
Darren always checked up on me and encouraged me. They were always there if you needed them.
10. Do you think that Northcoders prepared you well for your role?
Yes definitely, it taught me the necessary skills to understand JavaScript, sql, git and apis.
11. What advice would you give to anyone thinking about applying?
Just do it! It might seem scary to take the leap of faith and leave your current role but I’m so happy I did it! I would try free coding sites first and play around with katas etc and see if it’s something you enjoy and if you do then go for it! Don’t be let down by lack of skill as I didn’t know much when I started but Northcoders were really good at teaching you the fundamentals and building up to more advanced code. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and you even learn a lot through pair programming with other students on your cohort.
Lewis: Insurance Broker to Software Engineer
“I didn’t know much when I started but Northcoders were really good at teaching you the fundamentals and building up to more advanced code.” 1. When did you graduate from Northcoders?I graduated September 2024 2. What’s your role and which company do you work for? I’m a graduate software engineer at Northrop Grumman 3. Are…
Emily: Insurance Analyst to Software Engineering Consultant
‘There are fundamentals of good coding that are embedded in my brain now that I still use daily. I don’t think of Northcoders as just helping me get on the first steps of the ladder but also giving me solid engineering skills that are still benefitting me today.’ I graduated from Northcoders in December 2021.…
Callum: Sales to Web Developer
‘The tech stack is modern and relevant, and because of the projects I built during the bootcamp, and the skills I gained, I received a job offer within a month of graduating. If you’re ready to put the work in, Northcoders gives you everything you need to break into tech.’ 1. When did you graduate from…
Musab: Administrator to Founder and Lead Software Developer
“Northcoders prepared us with real-world practices like working with tickets, using Kanban boards, and participating in code reviews. Our project work mimicked real production environments.” 1. When did you graduate from Northcoders? January 2023. 2. What’s your role and which company do you work for? I’m the founder of CodeM Labs – a software agency…
Tommy: Musical Theatre Graduate to Junior Software Engineer
“If it wasn’t for Northcoders, I don’t think I would have gotten the experience I needed to land my first role. I was well prepared and left with the knowledge I needed to land my first role as well as a great CV!” Hi Tommy, what were you doing before the bootcamp and what is…
Daniel: Sales Advisor to Front-End Developer
“The teaching standard was high, and the atmosphere was welcoming, which made a big difference.” When did you graduate from Northcoders?November 2023 What’s your role and which company do you work for?I’m currently working as a Front-End Software Developer at BrightHR. Are you enjoying your role?Honestly, I love it. The role challenges me in the…
Sebastian: From Retail to Junior Software Developer
Hi there, can you introduce yourself? My name is Sebastian and I was on the Jan-April 2024 Northcoders cohort. What job role have you secured? I currently work as a junior software developer for TTS360 developing software solutions and web apps using C#, JavaScript and SQL. I am enjoying my current role. What were you…
Andy: Transport Planner to Junior Software Engineer
What’s your role and which company do you work for?I’m a Junior Software Engineer for Bally’s Interactive, based in Manchester. Are you enjoying your role?Yeah. It’s my 2nd job since graduating Northcoders and despite the 2 hour commute home it’s worth it! How did you find your time on the bootcamp?Really enjoyed the bootcamp. I…
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