Great place to learn - Software Engineer Northcoders Employee Review

4.5 day week, great people, work was interesting and varied

talk of 15 year plans whilst relying on the gov to fund pretty much all courses was a bad move obvious to everyone and their nan

Really friendly and supportive staff. Covers a lot in 13 weeks - tech stack is relevant and useful for an entry-level job in tech.

Some of the processes could benefit from review. In particular, the full-day exams held each month created significant pressure, especially as not passing could result in being asked to leave the program. Additionally, although the cohort included people new to tech, it often felt as though the majority had substantial prior experience. This disparity should be acknowledged and considered when designing assessments and pacing, to ensure the program remains accessible and supportive for those starting from scratch.