Case Study 4
Success Story: From International Graduate to Sponsored DevOps Engineer at Barclays
Candidate: Lohit Naik
Industry: DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure
Background
Lohit came to the UK to pursue a Master’s degree in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Plymouth, building on a strong foundation in Computer Science from RV College of Engineering in India. His goal was clear — to establish a long-term career in DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure in the UK.
He had already gained nearly two years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer at Microsoft India, where he delivered Azure DevOps capabilities across more than 20 cloud-hosted application workloads and built multi-stage Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines.
On paper, he was a strong candidate. In practice, the UK market presented a very different challenge.
The Turning Point
Lohit connected with Regu and worked closely with Jay to map out a clear, structured path forward.
Rather than continuing a broad, unfocused job search, Jay helped Lohit understand which employers were genuinely open to sponsorship in the DevOps and Cloud space, and what a targeted strategy would look like for his specific profile.
Our Approach
Together, we worked on a focused plan:
- Repositioned his CV and LinkedIn profile to align precisely with UK DevOps hiring expectations, clearly showcasing the scale and impact of his Microsoft experience.
- Identified employers with active sponsorship licences and strong DevOps hiring pipelines.
- Managed a targeted application process aimed at the right organisations rather than high volume, low-return applications.
- Provided interview preparation tailored to UK-based technical and competency-style assessments.
- Supported him through the process with consistent feedback and confidence-building at every stage.
The Result
The approach delivered.
Lohit secured a full-time DevOps Engineer role at Barclays, one of the UK’s most recognised financial institutions, with full Skilled Worker visa sponsorship — allowing him to continue building his career in the UK on solid ground.
His Journey Proves
The right strategy matters as much as the right skills.
Lohit had the technical expertise from day one. What changed was the clarity of his approach — targeting the right employers, presenting his experience in the right way, and having a team in his corner who understood the UK sponsorship landscape.
Candidate: Rinkesh
Industry: Software Engineering
Background
Rinkesh completed his Master’s degree at Cardiff University after leaving a successful career as a Software Engineer in Delhi, India. As the primary earning member of his family, moving to the UK was a significant decision driven by his ambition to build a better future and work for a leading technology company.
Like many international graduates, he quickly discovered that finding the right opportunity in the UK’s competitive job market was far more challenging than expected.
The Challenge
After months of searching, Rinkesh secured a position at a startup, allowing him to gain valuable UK work experience. However, after a few months, the company informed him that they would not be able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
At that point, it felt as though his UK career dream had come to an end.
The Turning Point
While browsing Instagram, Rinkesh came across one of Jay’s videos and decided to reach out for guidance.
During their consultation, Jay carefully reviewed Rinkesh’s profile, technical skills, and career goals. Rather than following a generic job search approach, Jay introduced him to a data-driven sponsorship strategy.
The guidance included:
• Understanding the correct SOC Code for his role.
• Analysing recent Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) data to identify employers actively sponsoring candidates.
• Building a targeted application strategy focused on companies with a genuine history of sponsoring skilled professionals.
• Maintaining consistency with structured, high-quality job applications.
The Result
By following this practical and realistic strategy consistently, Rinkesh transformed his job search.
Within just 45 days, his focused applications resulted in a sponsored job offer.
Today, Rinkesh is working in the UK as a Senior Software Engineer with Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, bringing him one step closer to achieving the dream that inspired his move to the UK.
His Journey Proves
Success in the UK job market isn’t only about having the right skills—it’s about applying to the right companies with the right strategy. With expert guidance, data-backed targeting, and consistent effort, even a challenging sponsorship journey can lead to outstanding results.