Frontend Developer (Belfast)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Upwind Security is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.
We are looking for an experienced Frontend Engineer to join our exceptional Frontend Engineering team. The team tackles complex engineering challenges daily, both solving new problems and continuously enhancing existing solutions. We work with cutting-edge technologies, including React, WebGL, and TypeScript, to build innovative and high-performance user interfaces.
Responsibilities:
- We work with React, WebGL, Typescript and more technologies
- We do pure Frontend (no Fullstack Devs here) and we are also in charge of defining the API schema.
- We take Product very seriously and advocate for the user experience ourselves, and the esthetic integrity of design and architecture
Requirements
- End-to-end development of Frontend software components (design, development, testing, maintenance)
- 3+ years of experience in Frontend Engineering using React over TypeScript.
- Contribute to technological and architectural decisions
- Interface with other teams to integrate with other parts of the product
- Conduct design and code reviews
- Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system components
- Experience with API design
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Upwind Security, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Upwind Security holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.