
Synthesized from 16 candidate submissions for ALL.
Barclays utilizes a bifurcated interview approach that balances rigorous technical assessments for engineering roles with broader company-knowledge and finance-focused inquiries for general positions. Candidates should be prepared for a mix of high-level architectural debates in senior technical roles and foundational behavioral assessments in others.
The candidate was selected for the Technology Analyst (BA3) role at Barclays after a two-round interview process. The first round was a technical assessment with MCQs and coding questions, while the second round was a managerial interview focusing on HR and resume-based questions. The candidate emphasized the importance of DSA, particularly dynamic programming, and shared advice on resilience and resume building.
A 90-minute round consisting of 30 MCQs and 2 coding questions. The MCQs covered database questions (SQL, MongoDB), algorithms, output-based questions, OOPs, and OS. The coding questions focused on arrays and dynamic programming. The MCQs were of medium to hard difficulty, time-consuming, and had no negative marking. Some questions were based on Java Springboot and MongoDB. Code output questions were based on Java OOPs, Python, and C++.
30 MCQs covering database questions (SQL, MongoDB), algorithms, output-based questions, OOPs, and OS
2 coding questions based on arrays and dynamic programming
A virtual interview conducted by a VP of Barclays. The interviewer asked HR-related questions and some technical questions based on C++ and Java. The candidate was also asked basic questions about their resume projects. The interviewer emphasized the importance of OOPs and DBMS concepts. The round lasted 40-45 minutes and concluded positively.
HR-related questions
Technical questions based on C++ and Java
The interview process for Technology Graduate Developer 2025 at Barclays consisted of an online assessment, a technical round, and an HR round, with 23 candidates selected out of the initial pool
Online Assessment, 1hr 30mins, MCQs on Computer Networks, OS, and DBMS, 1 SQL query, 1 DSA question
Online Assessment
MCQs on Computer Networks, OS, and DBMS
1 SQL query
Technical Round
OOP Concepts
Java/C++
DBMS concepts
SQL queries
HR Round
Resume discussion
Extracurricular contributions
Situational based questions