Lead Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
February 7, 2024
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Process
The technical interview involves a coding assessment. The interviewers are professional, and it was a good experience for me. They will ask questions from the technologies you have worked on. Overall, a good experience.
Questions
Coding assessment related to Java.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the JPMorgan Chase Lead Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
JPMorgan Chase's interview process for their Lead Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for JPMorgan Chase's Lead Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
JPMorgan Chase Work Experiences
4.0
Strong Engineering Culture with Big-Bank Stability
Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
November 24, 2025
Pros: Solid engineering practices and an increasing focus on modern tech stacks (cloud, microservices, automation).
Excellent compensation and benefits compared to most financial institutions.
Smart, collaborative colleagues — lots of domain experts to learn from.
Clear structure and predictable career progression for those who like well-defined paths.
Good work-life balance in most teams, with flexibility depending on the group.
Cons: Large enterprise bureaucracy can slow down decisions and innovation.
Tech adoption varies heavily by team—some are cutting-edge, others still rely on legacy systems.
Cross-team coordination can be challenging due to the company’s scale and global footprint.
Promotions and changes can take time due to formal processes.
3.0
Lead software engineer
Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
November 24, 2025
Pros: El sueldo y el bono
Cons: Burocracia cada vez más pesada
4.0
Nice working environment.
Lead Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
November 19, 2025
Pros: Nice working environment with good facilities.
Cons: A bit regimental and inflexible at times. No hybrid work anymore.
- 4.0Strong Engineering Culture with Big-Bank StabilityLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 24, 2025Pros: Solid engineering practices and an increasing focus on modern tech stacks (cloud, microservices, automation). Excellent compensation and benefits compared to most financial institutions. Smart, collaborative colleagues — lots of domain experts to learn from. Clear structure and predictable career progression for those who like well-defined paths. Good work-life balance in most teams, with flexibility depending on the group.Cons: Large enterprise bureaucracy can slow down decisions and innovation. Tech adoption varies heavily by team—some are cutting-edge, others still rely on legacy systems. Cross-team coordination can be challenging due to the company’s scale and global footprint. Promotions and changes can take time due to formal processes.
- 3.0Lead software engineerLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBuenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNovember 24, 2025Pros: El sueldo y el bonoCons: Burocracia cada vez más pesada
- 4.0Nice working environment.Lead Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBournemouth, England, United KingdomNovember 19, 2025Pros: Nice working environment with good facilities.Cons: A bit regimental and inflexible at times. No hybrid work anymore.
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