Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
May 27, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a staffing agency.
It was a fairly standard interview process. There was a take-home test and a phone call with a member of the team. No questions seemed out of the ordinary. The person interviewing me was professional and laid-back.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Zopa Software Engineer role in London, England.
Success Rate
31%
Pass Rate
Zopa's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, England is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral31%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Zopa's Software Engineer interview process in London, England.
Zopa Work Experiences
5.0
Fun and fast moving
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
April 19, 2016
Pros: * Great people and collaboration across disciplines
* Interesting problems being solved, focus on innovative solutions
* Nice balance between technology and business focus
* Very fast moving
* Growing business!
Cons: * Occasionally a little chaotic, still a bit "start-upy"
* Technology: still a big "monolith" like many companies but continuous focus/buy-in on breaking it up
5.0
Great transparency and supportive culture, but in-office days required
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
May 15, 2026
Pros: Transparency with salary, performance, and promotions is important. There are ambitious and welcoming people to work with. There is a lovely office with free snacks and drinks.
Cons: 2 days in office required, might put some people off.
Focus on performance can be overwhelming if not from fintech background.
5.0
A great place to work!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
January 10, 2025
Pros: Good work/life balance
Nice office
Empathetic leadership
Cons: Pension contributions could be improved.
- 5.0Fun and fast movingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandApril 19, 2016Pros: * Great people and collaboration across disciplines * Interesting problems being solved, focus on innovative solutions * Nice balance between technology and business focus * Very fast moving * Growing business!Cons: * Occasionally a little chaotic, still a bit "start-upy" * Technology: still a big "monolith" like many companies but continuous focus/buy-in on breaking it up
- 5.0Great transparency and supportive culture, but in-office days requiredSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandMay 15, 2026Pros: Transparency with salary, performance, and promotions is important. There are ambitious and welcoming people to work with. There is a lovely office with free snacks and drinks.Cons: 2 days in office required, might put some people off. Focus on performance can be overwhelming if not from fintech background.
- 5.0A great place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJanuary 10, 2025Pros: Good work/life balance Nice office Empathetic leadershipCons: Pension contributions could be improved.
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