Platform Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 37% sure that is the right code. CDL Group Holdings Limited is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals) · 37% match
- Possible 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 34% match
- Possible 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified) · 17% match
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 Clears | £43,700 Misses | £49,200 Misses | £54,700 Misses |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Misses | £49,400 Misses | £54,900 Misses |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 Clears | £41,800 Clears | £47,100 Misses | £52,300 Misses |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you interested in improving efficiency and user experience through better performing applications? Would you like to be part of a collaborative engineering culture?
We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer with a background in cloud infrastructure services, automation and modern engineering practices. You will work with AWS technologies to build, maintain and enhance cloud platforms through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines and operational automation.
As a member of Platform Engineering Squad 3, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting platform capabilities that underpin critical business services. You will work closely with engineering, architecture and security teams to implement reliable, scalable and secure solutions while continually identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and user experience.
You will also utilise modern AI-assisted engineering tools, including Kiro, GitLab Duo and Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate delivery, automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality and documentation, and enhance operational effectiveness. We are looking for engineers who are comfortable embracing emerging technologies and applying them pragmatically to solve real business and technical challenges.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
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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. CDL Group Holdings Limited 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.