I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Textkernel in Dec 2023
Interview
It was 3 rounds - initial chat with HR, a technical interview reviewing my general knowledge but also focused on my approaches to issues and solutions, and a general interview with both managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a situation where you made a mistake and what you did about/learned about it
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Textkernel in May 2024
Interview
The first call was focused on assessing my cultural fit within the company and was conducted by a recruiter company. The recruiter was friendly and made me feel comfortable right from the start. We began with a discussion about my background and experience, where I walked through my resume and highlighted my previous roles, responsibilities, and achievements.
The second call was more technical, the recruiter started with several questions aimed at understanding my communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving. The recruiter was transparent about the expectations and the company’s vision. This session delved into system design patterns and code quality.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We discussed various system design patterns, their use cases, and scenarios where each pattern is most effective. I was asked to explain patterns like Singleton, Factory, and Observer, and how I have implemented them in past projects. The interviewer inquired about my approach to maintaining code quality, including writing clean, maintainable code, following best practices, and utilizing code reviews and testing strategies.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Textkernel (Amsterdam) in Dec 2022
Interview
I applied as a Python Developer in TextKernel. First interview is a screening call: introduce yourself and tell the technical experience. The second one is with Lead Engineer. She asked me whether I prefer to manage project than doing fully technical stuff.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which one do you prefer? Full in technical stuff or managing a project?