Senior Java Developer Interview Experience - Germany
December 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two round IQ test:
- One of the tests is supervised by HR.
One round coding test:
- Five basic questions. The goal is to make the unit tests pass.
One round behavior test:
- Talk with two managers, focusing on background and leadership.
One round pair programming test:
- Implement functions for an online shopping backend API (adding products, customers, transactions).
Questions
Implement functions for the online shopping backend API, including adding products, customers, and transactions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Klarna Senior Java Developer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Senior Java Developer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Klarna's Senior Java Developer interview process in Germany.
Klarna Work Experiences
3.0
Exciting Challenges at Klarna
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin
June 13, 2024
Pros: Very senior engineers and the problem space is interesting and challenging.
Cons: A lot of convoluted org structure that is constantly changing. Goals for new team members and expectations are not clearly defined.
3.0
Good people, mixed feelings about leadership
Lead Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
October 28, 2025
Pros: People in general are smart and friendly, a good opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, a good place to gain experience, and an interesting problem space.
Cons: Below market salary, a lot of layoffs recently, and the AI shift was chaotic.
3.0
Recommended
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin
April 8, 2026
Pros: A strong technical foundation that helps engineers to learn and grow
Cons: Given the company size, it's not easy to create a big impact.
- 3.0Exciting Challenges at KlarnaSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlinJune 13, 2024Pros: Very senior engineers and the problem space is interesting and challenging.Cons: A lot of convoluted org structure that is constantly changing. Goals for new team members and expectations are not clearly defined.
- 3.0Good people, mixed feelings about leadershipLead Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmOctober 28, 2025Pros: People in general are smart and friendly, a good opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, a good place to gain experience, and an interesting problem space.Cons: Below market salary, a lot of layoffs recently, and the AI shift was chaotic.
- 3.0RecommendedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlinApril 8, 2026Pros: A strong technical foundation that helps engineers to learn and growCons: Given the company size, it's not easy to create a big impact.
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