I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Versent (Australia) (Melbourne) in Dec 2023
Interview
Initially, my interaction with the recruitment team was very positive. The recruiter was approachable, responsive, and efficiently organized the interviews, which I greatly appreciated.
During my first 90-minute interview, I had the opportunity to engage with two senior engineers, the Principal Engineer and the Head Tech Lead. The experience was pleasant and professional. They inquired about my approach to full-stack design and cloud environment structuring, followed by a brief 15-minute coding test.
Subsequently, I completed a technical assessment within three days. The HR team was prompt in their follow-up, arranging a second interview shortly after.
In this second interview, I encountered a challenging dynamic. While one of the senior engineers was focused on understanding the rationale behind my assessment and my knowledge of AWS cloud services, another interviewer, Eddie, exhibited a demeanor that I found to be unprofessional and disengaging. His approach felt confrontational, and at times, it appeared as though he was not fully attentive to my responses. Additionally, his comments suggested a preconceived notion about my capabilities, which was discouraging and disrepectful.
I value constructive feedback and rigorous technical evaluation, but I believe the interview process should also be a platform for respectful and fair assessment of a candidate's abilities. In light of this experience, I would appreciate any insights or feedback regarding my performance and the interview process as a whole. My goal is to understand how I can improve and ensure a positive experience in future interactions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me the whole HTTP process.
Give me the OSI layers and examples.
Give me the whole full stack overview.
Give me the AWS services and how to work with you assessment.