Career coaching · London
Whatever your stack, the principles are the same. Here is how the UK market works for developers.
A CV not adapted for the UK — two-column format, no Professional Summary
No metrics or business impact in the experience section
Not understanding UK hiring: recruiter screen — tech test — system design — offer
Not ready for live coding and system design interviews in the UK format
Not knowing which companies sponsor the Skilled Worker Visa
Gaps or short roles on the CV with no context
Clean code and architectural thinking — more important than any one framework
System design — essential at mid and senior level
Testing — unit, integration, a TDD mindset
Agile / Scrum — hands-on team experience
Communication and collaboration — highly valued in UK culture
GitHub with active projects or contributions
AI coding assistants are now standard. Hiring managers increasingly look for engineers who:
Junior
£30–45k
Middle
£50–75k
Senior
£80–120k+
Big Tech (Google, Meta, Amazon) in London: £120–180k+ total compensation
I work with software engineers in any stack — adapting your CV and strategy for the UK market. Sessions in English or Russian.