Backend Developer Interview Experience - London, England
June 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I attended two rounds.
The first round is completely on REST API implementation, SOLID, and the Twelve-Factor App principles. It also covered how to implement microservices, database-related questions, design patterns, and some basic Java questions.
Questions
Architecture-related questions in REST API.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the HSBC Backend Developer role in London, England.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in London, England is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Backend Developer interview process in London, England.
HSBC Work Experiences
5.0
Great team to work with
Proxy Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
November 14, 2025
Pros: A lot of trust and micromanagement.
Cons: None at all, happy with everything.
2.0
Okay Work, Bad Culture & Pay
Lead Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 29, 2025
Pros: Okay, not so great work.
Cons: Salary, benefits, no team culture.
4.0
NA
Lead Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 3, 2025
Pros: Good culture, pension, medical, and a free gym.
Cons: Salaries can be higher in comparison to peers.
- 5.0Great team to work withProxy Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 14, 2025Pros: A lot of trust and micromanagement.Cons: None at all, happy with everything.
- 2.0Okay Work, Bad Culture & PayLead Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 29, 2025Pros: Okay, not so great work.Cons: Salary, benefits, no team culture.
- 4.0NALead Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 3, 2025Pros: Good culture, pension, medical, and a free gym.Cons: Salaries can be higher in comparison to peers.
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