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Software Developer InternA variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Location: Hybrid - Online / BrightonType: Training-to-Employment ProgrammeCost: FREE - for West Sussex and Brighton and Hove residents onlyNext Start Date: 7 January 2026Note: Please DO NOT apply if you do not live in West Sussex or Brighton. You will bot be eligible for funding and we will not be able to process your applicstion. About the OpportunityAre you a West Sussex or Brighton & Hove based computer science graduate, self-taught coder, or bootcamp completer who still cant land that first job in tech?TechNative Digital is offering a fully funded, intensive, 12-week Software Development Bootcamp designed specifically for aspiring developers who can already code, but need real-world experience to gain industry level skills and a polished portfolio, and structured careers support to break into the industry.This is not an entry-level course its a finishing school for developers who are stuck at the start.By joining, you will be enrolled as a Software Developer Intern, working on real projects, coached by industry developers, and guaranteed at least one job interview with a partnered local employer.This opportunity is fully funded by the Department for Education if you live in West Sussex or Brighton and Hove.Who This Is ForWe are looking for people who meet one or more of the following:Computer Science graduates who havent yet secured a first developer roleCoding bootcamp graduates missing the last piece of confidence or experienceSelf-taught developers with solid GitHub projectsCareer changers with a good foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptDevelopers who have been actively applying for junior roles without successYou must already know the basics of web development. This programme takes you from can code ready for paid work.What Youll LearnOur curriculum is co-designed with real employers to give you the skills needed for work.Youll cover:Core Technical SkillsHTML, CSS, accessibility, responsive web designJavaScript (ES6+), DOM manipulation, async patternsIntro to React (components, hooks)Backend fundamentals using Node.js & ExpressWorking with APIsDatabases (PostgreSQL basics)Git, GitHub, branching, pull requestsAgile workflows & real project deliveryProfessional & Workplace SkillsWriting clean, industry-standard codeWorking in dev teams, sprints, and stand-upsPair programming & code reviewsDebugging and problem solvingCareer & Employability SkillsYou also receive full careers coaching from Software recruitment guru David Robers from Crushing Digital ( ), including:LinkedIn optimisationCV & portfolio buildingMock interviews with real employersGuidance on applications and tech testsAccess to real junior developer vacancies through our employer networkWhat Youll Be DoingAs a Software Developer Intern on the Bootcamp, you will:Build multiple real-world projects for your portfolioContribute to a team capstone projectWork with industry tutors from companies such as DabApps, Certn, and Shopify partnersAttend live sessions twice per week plus project timeReceive support from a Learning Support Assistant and senior tutorsThis hands-on experience follows the same rhythms as a real dev role: sprints, retros, xjdpvnf ticket systems, stand-ups, pull requests, and feedback cycles.Programme StructureDuration: 12 weekFormat: Hybrid, live sessionsDelivery model: Wednesday online, Thursdays in personExtra support: Slack community, 1:1 check-ins, learning supportStart Date: 7 January 2026EligibilityThis programme is fully funded if you:Live in West Sussex or Brighton and HoveAre aged 19+Have the legal right to work in the UKCan commit to the 12-week scheduleAlready have basic coding skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)To ApplyLInk to our simple Stage 1 application form and we will send full details of the programme: more information the Tech Finishing School and our range of bootcamp programmes link to course/software-development