Java Backend Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Two rounds of onsite interviews were conducted in Phoenix, Arizona. The interview questions were based on my work experience, followed by whiteboard coding.
The coding questions focused on Java 8 features such as streams, pattern matching, and some system design questions.
I received positive feedback from both rounds but was not selected.
Questions
Features of Java 8?
Explain some Spring Boot annotations.
Difference between @Bean and @Component.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the American Express Java Backend Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
American Express's interview process for their Java Backend Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for American Express's Java Backend Engineer interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
- 4.0Laid-Back, if that's your sort of thingSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeePhoenix, AZNovember 11, 2025Pros: - competitive pay in low cost-of-living area (Phoenix, AZ) - clear goals and demands - fun environment for summer internsCons: - mentor was gone for 3 out of the 10 weeks of the internship, leaving me a bit stranded with regards to developmental roadblocks - (personal preference) I DID NOT like Phoenix in the summer!
- 4.0Good wlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, AZNovember 9, 2025Pros: provide a good work life balanceCons: salary is not very competitive and really traditional company
- 4.0Nice place to work at!Software Engineer II • Current EmployeeGurgaon, HaryanaNovember 6, 2025Pros: Good work culture, flexibility, benefitsCons: Older tech, old leadership - older views, unhealthy competition, delayed promotions with negligible increments
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