Java Developer Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Java Developer roles are classified under Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What programmers and software development professionals earn in the UK
Plus £1,639 – £8,322 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most programmers and software development professionals in the UK earn between £42,536 and £76,752 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £97,864. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £54,700 (SOC 2134), sitting at the 46th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,084 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
🚀 Hiring: Full Stack Java Developer (Technology Lead) | Basildon, UK (onsite)| 12-Month Contract 📍 Location: Basildon, Essex, UK 🏢 Work Mode: Fully Onsite 📅 Contract: 12 Months We're looking for an experienced Full Stack Java Developer to join a high-profile technology programme supporting critical risk and transaction processing platforms for a leading global payments and financial technology organization. Work Authorization : Candidates must currently have valid work rights in the UK. We are c
We're working with a leading global tech organisation looking for a Senior Java Engineer. This role is focused on building scalable back end solutions, problem-solving, and thinking beyond just code into system and product impact. Key info * Contract: Until end of the year * Start date: ASAP * Day rate: Competitive! * Inside IR35 * Hybrid: Leeds (2 days per week in the office) Requirements * Strong Java + Spring Boot background * Proven experience in back end engineering (APIs, microservices, di
Methods is looking for a Back End Developer specialising in Java Spring Boot and GCP(Google Cloud Platform) to join our team within the private Sector Business unit. Rate: £490 inside IR35 Duration: 6 month initially Location: Hybrid; 3days/w in London office Key skillsets: GCP(Google Cloud Platform)Java/Spring Boot Requirements Architectural Rebuild: Play a role in migrating and rebuilding our core architecture in Java Spring Boot to align with a composable, cloud-native landscape. Connector De
Job Duties We are looking for a talented and experienced full stack developer with experience in Finance process within Investment banking for one of our global investment banking clients Primary task would be to Design and develop responsive, high-performance front-end applications using React 18 and TypeScript for trading desks and risk reporting teams. Build and maintain real-time dashboards displaying live market data, PnL, and risk metrics — handling WebSocket data feeds efficiently. Create
Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java – Identity Management Services - GCP Work Pattern: 4 days per week onsite Senior Backend Software Engineer required to join an Identity Management Services team, responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable backend platforms. You'll act as a technical leader, driving modern engineering practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring platform resilience. Experience Required: High experience in backend software engineering experience Strong
Top Tier Investment bank requires an experienced hands-on Java developer and technical architect with deep expertise in real-time third-party payments, high-throughput zero-downtime systems, and highly available, global-scale internet-facing APIs. This role is central to scaling the TFX technology platform for major retail clients and requires a strong individual contributor mindset: someone who can define architecture, make sound technical decisions, and remain close to implementation through h
We are hiring for Java Developer at Glasgow, UK – 2-3 days per week Onsite Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Analyze u
iSAM is an innovative, financial technology firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of iSAM Funds and iSAM Securities. iSAM Securities regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CIMA registered, is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology and prime services to institutional clients and trading venues globally. The firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as market le
As an Intermediate Java Developer at Global Relay, you’ll be using leading edge technologies to build pioneering products that are used by tens of thousands of users globally to solve real world business problems. You also get to tackle interesting and engaging problems to do with scalability and high availability in big data environments. At Global Relay we are continuously pushing the boundaries of Java technology. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the best Java developers in Lo
For more than 20 years Global Relay has set the standard and trends in compliant communications with our multi-award winning unified communications, data capture, and data analysis platform. We securely capture and manage the world’s communications data and give its owners greater control and visibility to drive value and ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements of a large variety of industries and authorities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other typical th
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Java Developer roles fall under SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Java Developer positions.