Specialist - Architecture
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and LTM is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 88% match
- Possible 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals) · 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Also possible | £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
Role-Java-Architect
Mandatory Skills : API/Microservices RestAssured Testing, Java, Performance Testing -Emerging Tools (K6,Gatling)
Domain Skill -Java Rest API Caching Performance optimisation
Mode- 3 Days from Belfast
1 Move TPS TradeEntry to OpenShift and optimize its input channel vs instance allocation
2 Cache reference data locally in API and TradeEntry
3 Performance Test tool enhancements Tracing data Enhancements
4 API Async mode delivery
Job Summary
Seeking a Specialist with 5 to 7 years of experience in Java REST API development caching and performance optimization to design develop and enhance scalable cloudnative applications with a focus on performance testing and asynchronous API delivery
Job Description
Design and develop robust Javabased microservices and APIs following cloudnative principles Migrate TPS TradeEntry services to OpenShift and optimize input channel configurations against instance allocation for improved performance Implement local caching of reference data within APIs and TradeEntry services to enhance response times Develop and enhance performance testing tools including tracing data capabilities using emerging tools like K6 and Gatling Automate API testing using RestAssured to ensure highquality deliverables Plan and execute performance testing strategies including workload modeling and risk mitigation Implement asynchronous API delivery modes to improve system responsiveness and scalability Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate microservices within cloud environments ensuring scalability and reliability Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development testing and production environments Stay current with emerging Java API caching and performance testing technologies and best practices to continuously improve application performance and architecture
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of Java microservices and APIs in a cloudnative environment
Oversee the migration and optimization of TPS TradeEntry services to OpenShift
Implement and maintain local caching strategies for reference data in APIs and TradeEntry components
Enhance performance testing tools and methodologies including tracing data enhancements
Develop and maintain automated API test suites using RestAssured
Plan manage and execute performance testing activities including strategy formulation and workload modeling
Implement and support asynchronous API delivery mechanisms
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members within the JAVACLOUDNATIVE skill cluster
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily standups and retrospectives
Ensure adherence to coding standards security best practices and organizational policies throughout the development lifecycle
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.