UK Work Visa

In order to retain its competitive edge, the UK invites skilled professionals to work in the UK under the Tier 2 visa program. Under this program, workers whose occupations are listed on the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List can apply to work in the UK on a long term basis. Among the popular professions on the list are IT, finance, teaching, healthcare and engineering. Y-Axis can help you take advantage of this talent shortage in the UK and position yourself to gain a work permit to the UK.

If skilled workers must come to the UK, they need to have the Skilled Worker visa.(formerly the Tier 2 visa). You can apply for this visa if you have been offered a skilled job in the UK. The salary requirements for this visa is £25,600, or the specific salary requirement for the occupation or the ‘going rate’.

With the ever-changing tech world, the demand for IT and Tech skills has become invaluable to companies following the trends. Below is the list of top skills in demand in the UK.

Programming Languages

C++
Python
JavaScript
SQL
Java
Java Script is used for Front End Technologies. Many businesses use these languages to streamline processes across systems.

DevOps

It is one of the fastest-growing In-Demand digital skill in the UK.

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

This is also an In-Demand IT Skill in the UK. This skill includes jobs like:

Data Architect
Data Warehouse Developer
Data Analyst
Cloud Computing

Because of the need for data storage and computing power, the cloud computing market has become a popular business solution and a fast-growing industry in recent years.

Cybersecurity

The rise of cybersecurity attacks in the UK in recent years has made this IT skill one of the most in-demand digital skills in the UK.

CRM

The 14% increase in CRM skills since last year has made up more than 7.2 million professionals globally.