Lead Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Software Engineer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) as a Lead Software Engineer according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Background check: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I interviewed at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) (Hyderābād)
Interview
Interview comprises of multiple rounds with major focus on Java, Spring Boot for first round. Usually for 2nd round it will be compromised on system design. Then 2 rounds of managerial/tech discussion rounds with manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Java, spring boot and system design related questions
I applied online. I interviewed at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) (Bangkok) in Dec 2025
Interview
The entire interview process was incredibly easy and smooth, requiring only a single round of conversation, and the interviewer was very nice, welcoming, and genuinely professional throughout the entire experience.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) (Bucharest, Bucuresti) in Sep 2023
Interview
First is a HR round with basic questions about your experience and what you want next. Second round is a short screening calls with a Senior Dev just to get to know you a bit. Third is a complex round with technical interview and then a second interview with the Engineering Manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic programming questions(SOLID, best practices etc) Live coding with a short algorithm(HashMap) Real situations debated from a technical point of view.