
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…

From Apprehension to Confidence: Kate’s Northcoders Journey
Thirteen weeks ago, I made the leap into a brand-new world, trading my stable and rewarding career as a physiotherapist for the unpredictable challenge of learning to code. I wasn’t just apprehensive, I was terrified. Could I really succeed in a completely different field? Would I even keep up with the pace? It felt like…

Aaron: Bartender to Junior Software Developer
What’s your role and which company do you work for? I currently work at two places (and am in the process of moving to a new job!). I work on bespoke legal case management software at Winn Group, which has been a mixture of a Visual Basic-like software called Proclaim, and a low-code no-code platform…

Part-Time Bootcamp in Review: Students Reflect on their Experience
Wondering what to expect from Northcoders’ part-time Software Development Bootcamp in JavaScript? We checked in with our current part-time cohort—now over halfway through the course—and asked them to share their thoughts about the bootcamp, the support available, and the speed of the course. What do you think of your time at Northcoders so far? Olivia:…

Jackson: Recruiter to Software Engineer
What job role have you secured?Software Engineer and Mentor at Northcoders on the Java Development bootcamp. How did you find your time on the bootcamp?My time on the bootcamp was incredibly rewarding and transformative. The curriculum was challenging yet engaging, pushing me to develop my skills and think critically about coding. I loved the collaborative…

4 Years On: Senior Software Engineer
Nadia graduated from the Northcoders bootcamp in 2020, we recently caught up with her to see how her career has progressed since graduation. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2020 What job role are you in? Senior Software Engineer How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? Due to the skills I picked…

7 Years On: Senior Software Engineer
Amanda graduated from the Northcoders bootcamp in 2017, we caught up with her to see how she has progressed since graduation. You can see the initial testimonial here. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2017 What job role are you in? Senior software engineer How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? I…

6 Years On: Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead
We recently caught up with Romy who graduated Northcoders back in 2018, you can find out more about her experience here. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2018 What job role are you in? Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? Experience progressing has been good…

Cameron: Chef to Junior SDET
What job role have you secured?I found my first role in automation testing as a Junior SDET. How did you find your time on the bootcamp?Throughout my time at Northcoders, I found there wasn’t a moment where I wasn’t challenging myself and learning. Despite some aspects of the course being quite intimidating as a beginner,…

5 Years On: Engineering Manager
What job role are you in? Engineering Manager at BrightHR. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2017 How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? Like being thrown in the deep end in the best possible way! How did you find your time on the bootcamp? Loved it, although it was a while…

6 Years On: Senior Software Engineer
We catch up with Robert 6 years after he graduated from Northcoders. What year did you graduate Northcoders? 2018 What job role are you currently in? Senior Software Engineer How have you found your experience progressing in the industry? Forever surprising – you don’t realise how much you learn year on year until you look…