Senior Java Developer (6 month contract)
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
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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 EPAM Systems is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, EPAM Systems assigned 27 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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
As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a fast-moving delivery team building a new regulatory reporting platform for a global financial services firm.
This is a key build focused on MiFID II transaction reporting, trade transparency, and instrument data — replacing a legacy system with a cloud-native microservices architecture (Java 17, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD).
You’d be working closely with BAs, compliance SMEs, and QAs to deliver genuinely business-critical features.
Key highlights
- Greenfield build – no legacy codebase
- Cloud-native tech stack (Java, Spring Boot, AWS, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Regulatory focus (MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, etc.)
- Design and implement scalable, cloud-native backend components using Java and Spring Boot
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features supporting transaction reporting, pre/post-trade transparency, and venue/instrument data flows
- 5+ years of Java development experience, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
- Experience deploying to and developing in AWS or other public cloud environments
- Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Jenkins)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
- Previous experience in capital markets, especially transaction reporting, is highly desirable
- Knowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, or other regulatory reporting regimes
- Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, TypeScript, BDD)
- Exposure to MarkLogic or similar document databases
- Private Healthcare Package
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity policy
- Group Life Protection Benefit
- Give as You Earn
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Diversity Networks
- Access to a range of skills and certifications
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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. EPAM Systems holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, EPAM Systems assigned 27 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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.