Senior Data Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
Process
During the interview, I was asked a series of technical questions, some of which I doubt the validity of.
One example of them: Interviewer: What is the difference between Array and List in Python? Me: There is no array in Python. Interviewer: There is. Me: You probably mean NumPy array. Interviewer: No. Please Google it after this interview.
I Googled it. The w3schools website says:
- Note: Python does not have built-in support for Arrays, but Python Lists can be used instead.
- Note: This page shows you how to use LISTS as ARRAYS, however, to work with arrays in Python you will have to import a library, like the NumPy library.
Questions
How do you create a DAG in Airflow? What operators did you use in Airflow?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Senior Data Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for HSBC's Senior Data Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
HSBC Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place to workSenior Data Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 20, 2023Pros: It is interesting to work in finance.Cons: No cons I can think of.
- 3.0Test manager reviewTest Manager • Current EmployeeSheffield, England, United KingdomNovember 18, 2025Pros: Flexible working, share save scheme, good pension.Cons: Rigid hybrid's enforcement, lower salaries than competitive markets.
- 5.0Great People, Good CompanyFull Stack Developer • Current EmployeeSheffield, England, United KingdomNovember 9, 2025Pros: Good culture, good people, and a good company.Cons: The salary could be a little bit better.
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