Specialist - Software Engineering
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 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and LTM 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
Role description
Position Strong Backend Java Developer
Key Skills-Java NIO components like Channels Buffers and Selectors
Mode-3 Days from Belfast
Type-Perm/FTE
Technical Skills Required
Experience with Java NIO components like Channels Buffers and Selectors is expected
Expert knowledge of FIX protocol Market Connectivity and Low latency programming is a must
Very strong in Java and Spring Boot based application development
Experience with middle layer messaging services like JMS MQ EMS or Kafka
Strong at RDBMS concepts and experience with Oracle Sybase or MS SQL
Cloud experience with Micro Services and Containerization is a big plus
Test driven development and to adhere with firms min development standards
Experience with Unix or Linux scripting
Solid experience with CICD tools Agile Development and Software life cycle
Basic experience with MS office platform tools like Work PPT and Excel is necessary
Qualifications
Bachelors degreeUniversity degree or equivalent experience
NonTechnical Skills Required
Worked with projects in financial services domain
Excellent analytical communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently take ownership trouble shoot and multitask
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LTM, 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. LTM 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.