A Career In Coding:
Software Development has grown vastly in popularity over the past 20 years, with many people deciding upon it as an occupation. It is a highly competitive and rewarding field, especially for entry level roles, with consistency and adaptability being key to a long career in the industry.
For anyone who is eager to consider a career in coding, there are avenues to build your experience and prepare yourself for this career path.
Building a Project Portfolio
- Creating personal projects is a brilliant way to showcase your talent practical knowledge of tooling and commitment to the field.
- Using common development tools to solve problems: If you can focus your projects towards solving problems that people face every day, your work will be relatable.
- Utilise common development tools
Networking
Developers are passionate and highly knowledgeable. Connecting with technical groups and attending planned events are great ways to get to know people in the industry and gain referrals. Some handy networking groups within Norfolk and Suffolk:
Nor (Dev): https://norfolkdevelopers.com/
Tech East: https://techeast.com/
Codebar: https://codebar.io/norwich
Norfolk Game Developers: https://norfolkgamedevs.carrd.co/
SyncNorwich: https://www.meetup.com/syncnorwich/
Tech Educators: https://techeducators.co.uk/funded-full-stack-coding-bootcamp-norwich
Understanding the Industry
Technology-related roles are the fastest- growing jobs in percentage terms according to the world economics forum, including Big Data Specialists, Fintech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists and Software and Application Developers.
The most in-demand languages and frameworks include:
- .NET (particularly .NET Core)
- Java
- Python (especially within financial services)
- TypeScript and React for front-end development
- Swift and Kotlin for native mobile development
In terms of salary, depending on the seniority of the role you can expect a typical UK salary range can be around:
- Junior: £30,000–£40,000
- Mid-level: £40,000–£60,000
- Senior: £60,000–£80,000+
Where to grow and learn your skills:
T Level in Digital Software Development
Provider = Norwich City College
Start = September 2026, Full Time, Day
Link = https://www.ccn.ac.uk/16-18/subject-areas/digital/course/t-level-in-digital-software-development/
Software Development
Provider = Tech Educators
Link = https://techeducators.co.uk/funded-full-stack-coding-bootcamp-norwich
Web Development Bootcamp
Provider = Code Labs Academy
Link = https://codelabsacademy.com/en/courses/web-development/
Basics of Creative Coding (Level 4)
Provider = Norwich University of Arts
Link = https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/find-your-course/level-4-basics-of-creative-coding/
HND Digital Technologies for England - Software Development and Programming
Provider = City College Norwich Higher Education
Duration = Full time, 2 years
Link = https://he.ccn.ac.uk/courses/all-courses/course/hnd-digital-technologies-for-england-software-development-and-programming?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23205203209&gbraid=0AAAAADkpMhL-mqRp262Sj85p0gkOMr-xO&gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHOnrtKMGs4_SLjkKsWE2uHH3mY3Wf8JU-1jZ0-yacAomXU_xRWofHhoCfBMQAvD_BwE
BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Software)
Provider = Open University
Duration Part time/6 years, full time/3 years
Link = https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/computing-it/degrees/bsc-computing-it-software-q62-soft/
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
Provider = Free Courses in England
Duration = 6-12 weeks
Link = https://freecoursesinengland.co.uk/understanding-coding/?utm_source=google_ads&utm_campaign=search_coding_26&utm_content=fcie_coding_26&gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHPA1uYp-r2PNJKmQyWF1iFX7EAUOCuQ2oZ3qYeh7VsWnBjMHEFOjzhoCtbUQAvD_BwE&accid=5092&kw=courses%20in%20coding&matchtype=p&network=g&campaignid=23382998041&device=c&devicemodel&loc_physical_ms=9045089&loc_interest_ms&placement&creative=788901624153&adposition&random=9076406147246929666&utm_feeditemid&utm_device=c&utm_term=courses%20in%20coding&utm_medium=paid&hsa_cam=23382998041&hsa_grp=198863285668&hsa_mt=p&hsa_src=g&hsa_ad=788901624153&hsa_acc=8772894239&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_kw=courses%20in%20coding&hsa_tgt=kwd-298922014486&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23382998041&gbraid=0AAAAABMKMvQpoe8kNndDEWMDHar7jxwIP
Learn JavaScript: Fundamentals
Provider = Code Academy
Duration = 4 Hours
Link = https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-javascript-fundamentals
Other course = https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/language/javascript
Learn JavaScript
Provider = Google Developer Program/Web.DV
Link = https://web.dev/learn/javascript
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