Return to Tech

Returning to tech after a career break can feel daunting. With our new Tech Returners + Counter model - both part of the Northcoders Group - you’ll regain hands-on technical experience in real businesses, guided by an experienced Tech Lead - all while getting paid and working towards a permanent role.

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How it Works

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1. Apply & Get Matched

To be considered for opportunities, you must first register your interest to join our pipeline. When a suitable project becomes available through our sister company – Counter – we will invite registered candidates with the relevant technical skills to apply. If selected, you will be matched with a live client project, working as part of a team of tech consultants!

 

2. Guidance From a Tech Lead

Throughout the project, an experienced Tech Lead will guide your team.

Their role is to provide support, mentorship, and technical guidance to help solve real-world technology challenges for the client.

3. Experience and Opportunity

Through our Tech Returners and Counter model, you are able to gain real-world experience, rebuild your confidence with the support of a Tech Lead, and sharpen your skills while adding immediate value. At the end of the project, the client has the opportunity to retain our consultants (you!) into a full-time role with the company, presenting 

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"Tech Returners let me know that I still have a chance. It gave me a safe place to grow personally and technically and restore my confidence in myself and my abilities."

The Benefits to You

  • Hands-on industry experience: This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work on live projects and solve practical, real-world challenges for established businesses.
  • Tech lead support: Grow in confidence and skill under the mentorship of one of Counter’s experienced Tech Leads.
  • Pathway to permanent employment: Returners have an exciting opportunity to secure full-time roles with our clients at the end of a project.
  • Reignite your confidence & career: Our experienced team supports you in navigating your return to the industry.
  • Earn from day one: From day one, you’ll be paid to work in a real-world client environment, gaining hands-on experience with the support of an experienced team.

If you're ready to restart your tech career, register your interest today!

Are you a business looking to work with diverse tech talent?

FAQs

Tech Returners focus on the following languages: Java, C#.net, TypeScript, JavaScript, Scala and Platform Engineering (Cloud Engineering/DevOps) with AWS, Azure or GCP. However, if you’re interested in a different type of language, please let us know by getting in touch.

 

 

We know that life happens differently for everyone. We have had previous Returners who took a 6 month career break and Returners with more than 10 years away from the industry. So, rest assured we know people will come in at different levels of ability and different levels of confidence. We believe that if committed, both are more than capable! We only have a minimum career break length of 6 months to ensure that you are part of the ‘Returner’ demographic.

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