I interviewed at American Express (London, England)
Interview
Following the application review and shortlisting, a 2-3 stage interview - 1st screening interview followed by a 2nd stage panel style interview followed by with the hiring manager with about 1-2 weeks in between each stage.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe what they currently do well and how you would go about managing a task.
Easy
Asked basic springboot actuator
Api
Coding was easy only 1 merge sort
For 3.5 years experience
Overall easy for 3 years of experience
Interview was not tough at all
I interviewed at American Express (London, England)
Interview
This was one of the best interview processes I have ever experienced. Although it was quite extensive, every stage was well-structured and communicated clearly from start to finish. From the initial HR screening to the final interview, the entire process felt transparent, organized, and candidate-focused.
What stood out the most was the level of support provided throughout the journey. For the first time, I experienced dedicated interview preparation sessions before the actual interviews, which helped me understand the expectations and feel more confident. The HR team was absolutely amazing—responsive, supportive, and genuinely invested in ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Even though the process was long, the consistent communication, professionalism, and thoughtful preparation made it feel worthwhile. It set a high standard for what a great recruitment experience should look like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What can you bring to AMEX?
What is your weakness?
What feedback your manager will give you if we ask?
What is your aspiration? And why audit
I interviewed at American Express (London, England)
Interview
Online coding challenge, followed by an in person day in Brighton focusing on a team coding challenge. Great fun, loads of friendly interviewers and freedom to express your ideas. This way they can cover your coding skills, teamwork and usual behavioural questions.