Transport for London Software Engineer interview experience

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London, EnglandPosted Nov 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I joined a Teams call that started with an overview of the project requirements.

From there, the interviewer asked a series of questions meant to probe my experience and my general understanding, and they also requested background information along with why I wanted to seek the role.

It felt like a genuine exploration of fit rather than a rapid screening conversation. The questions were designed to test whether I could connect my background to what the work actually required.

I wasn’t offered the role. My honest reflection was that the call itself felt coherent and thoughtful, and although I didn’t move forward, it was easier to see the gap they were looking for because

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