I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Dehradun) in Sept 2025
Interview
The interview was strictly Focused on SQL and OOPs(java) concepts.
They were looking for a strong foundation of basic concepts and intermediate(leetcode medium) coding in java.
Practise SQL queries and theoretical concepts well enough.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
SQL queries on rank, 2nd highest etc.
Java questions involved loop iteration and string management.
Contract interview, only 1-2 actual hires, rest is all contractor. In office/onsite. Legacy system, low level, linux, old banking software, included a lot of networking questions, low level, linux questions and things of that nature.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
linux stuff, networking, C programming, a little C++
I applied through university. I interviewed at HSBC
Interview
The selection process consisted of four rounds: Coding, Behavioral, Technical, and HR. The interview mainly focused on basics of SQL, computer networks, writing code in any one programming language, and SQL queries. Aptitude questions were also included. There was no discussion about projects, and the process did not proceed to the HR round.
Simple interviews with basic to advance java concepts with spring boot and backend development like hashing component scan repository and more about backend development with respect to java 8 entity and object annotations
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is component scan and how is it different from @component
