Lead Technical Architect applicants have rated the interview process at American Express with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Lead Technical Architect roles take an average of 47 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American Express overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at American Express as a Lead Technical Architect according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 18%
Drug test: 18%
Skills test: 12%
One on one interview: 12%
Personality test: 12%
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I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at American Express (Phoenix, AZ) in Jul 2011
Interview
There were about 5 rounds of interview. First was phone screen. this was followed by three technical screenings. and two director level interviews. The whole process itself took around 4 months. The technical rounds were centered around situations. the director rounds were more around cognitive
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a recent project and transaction from end to end
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at American Express (Phoenix, AZ)
Interview
Simple, if you are technical with good attitude, will go thru.
Attitude is more important than the skills.
References not always works.
Be sure of what you are telling.
Eye to Eye contact.
Most interviews are skype or online based, so be prepared .
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (Phoenix, AZ) in Apr 2013
Interview
Step 1 - Posted resume to American Express job portal.
Step 2 - Contacted by Amex recruiter
Step 3 - Contacted by a different Amex recruiter to schedule interview with hiring manager.
Step 4 - Interview with hiring manager. He asked about job and technical background. No specific technical questions.
Step 5 - Several days later interview scheduled with technical manager.
Step 6 - Several days later interview with VP.
Step 7 - Offer.