Programmers and software development professionals and the Skilled Worker route
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £54,700 a year or £28.05 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full programmers and software development professionals occupation guide.
5 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
Python Developer *6 month FTC*
Posted 7hSaga Group Ltd · De Beauvoir Town
From £70,044 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2134 · Hiring score 40
Embedded Software Design Engineer
Posted 1dRullion Ltd · Broadheath
From £50,000 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 2134 · Hiring score 40
Cloud Platform Engineer
Posted 1dSPIRAX SARCO LIMITED · Cheltenham
From £52,824 · Above the new entrant rate only
A-rated licence · SOC 2134
Software Engineer - Java
Posted 1dEXPERIAN LIMITED · Nottingham
From £73,115 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2134 · Hiring score 58
WISE · London
From £60,780 · Meets the Skilled Worker threshold
A-rated licence · SOC 2134 · Hiring score 41