Barclays

Financial Services / Banking

London, England, UK

93,000

Barclays is a British universal bank that operates a substantial technology center in India (Pune, Chennai, Noida, Mumbai). Their technology division is focused on delivering secure, resilient, and innovative solutions for global consumer and wholesale banking. The company places a strong emphasis on core computer science fundamentals, coding proficiency, and alignment with its core values (RISES: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship).

Peak Hiring:August to October (Campus Placements).

Workflow Steps

The typical hiring process journey

Online Application & Screening:

Applications via the careers portal or campus placements. Resumes are screened for academic background and skills (Java, Python, C++, etc.).

Online Assessment (OA):

A rigorous elimination round hosted on platforms like HackerEarth. Includes aptitude, MCQs on CS fundamentals, and coding challenges.

Technical Interviews:

1-2 rounds focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), in-depth project discussions, and core CS subjects (DBMS, OS, Networks).

Interview Rounds

What to expect in the onsite/virtual loops

Round 1 (Online Assessment):

60-120 minutes. Comprises Quantitative/Logical Aptitude, Technical MCQs (OOP, OS, DBMS), SQL queries, and 2 Coding Questions (Medium difficulty).

Round 2 (Technical 1):

Focuses heavily on DSA and problem-solving. Candidates may be asked to code on a shared editor. Expect questions on OOP concepts and database queries.

Round 3 (Technical 2 / Tech+HR):

Deep dive into resume projects. Candidates must defend architectural choices and discuss time/space complexities. May include basic system design concepts.

Round 4 (Values / HR):

Assesses alignment with RISES values. Expect behavioral questions requiring answers formatted using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique.

Roles & Compensation

Software Engineer (BA3 Level)

(Comp: Total Compensation: ₹11.50 LPA – ₹17.00 LPA (Average is typically around ₹13.00 LPA). Compensation varies depending on the campus tier and the specific role or location within India.)

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