Last week, I had the chance to interview with Springreen for a Software Engineer Trainee role, and I wanted to share how it went.
The whole process felt smooth and friendly, but it still tested both my technical skills and communication.
Round 1 – Online Test (1 hour)
The first step was an online assessment with:
20 MCQs on Java basics, OOP concepts, and SQL
2 coding problems:
1️⃣ Find the maximum subarray sum (classic Kadane’s algorithm).
2️⃣ Check if two strings are anagrams.
The timer was strict but manageable.
I focused on writing clean logic and passed with a comfortable score.
Round 2 – Technical Interview (45 mins)
This round was one-on-one with a Senior Engineer.
They started with a short intro, then jumped into questions like:
“What’s the difference between == and equals() in Java?”
“Explain Dependency Injection in Spring.”
“How does Spring Boot make configuration easier?”
We also talked about my college MERN stack project—how I built APIs, handled authentication, and deployed it.
I was even asked to outline how I’d use RestTemplate to call an external API in Spring Boot.
The interviewer was patient and gave hints when I got stuck, which helped calm my nerves.
Round 3 – HR Discussion (20 mins)
The HR round was relaxed.
Questions were mostly about:
My background and career goals
Why I’m interested in Springreen
Willingness to relocate if needed
My notice period and expected salary
It felt more like a friendly chat than a formal interview.
