Java Software Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Neev 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
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain high-quality applications using Java, Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Leverage AI-driven development tools and techniques to support Software Design and Development (SDD) and improve code quality.
- Take ownership of software quality, ensuring clean, maintainable, scalable and reliable code.
- Understand and work with FID setup and configure development pipelines using Jules.
- Set up, configure and manage GKP instances.
- Set up and integrate databases, including CockroachDB and MongoDB.
- Build, configure and maintain development pipelines and supporting infrastructure.
- Follow coding standards, testing practices and quality assurance processes.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure reliable delivery and continuous improvement.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot and Microservices.
- Experience using AI tools to support software design, development and code quality.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and code quality standards.
- Knowledge of FID setup and pipeline configuration using Jules.
- Experience setting up and managing GKP instances.
- Hands-on experience with databases such as CockroachDB and MongoDB.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Neev, 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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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Neev 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.