2 stage process including presentation and panel interview. Tough but fair, prepare well, understand the technicality of the role, expect the questions to focused on your expertise and how you can translate that to this role.
Good, learn core concepts of the tech stack. System design round is tough. Also live coding round is conducted. Good interview experience overall. Interviewers are friendly and HRs are very helpful.
I applied through other source. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at AJ Bell in Mar 2026
Interview
There were couple of video calls with the manager and other SSE. Then a C4 design test. Finally a long interview with another manager and two other engineers. Though the while process took over 4 weeks. Final interview including lengthy technical questions and then they ran through all the benefits and expectations for the role.
After the final interview, had to wait for at least 6 working days to be told that they offered it to someone close to Manchester as maybe they want them to come into the office in Manchester.
I think if the location was a factor, then the SSE role should not be advertised for London. I requested feedback and none so far.
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