The interview process consists of three different stages. Firstly, you can expect an HR check. Depending on your role, the next part would be the technical conversation or development task. The final stage is the DNA check with experienced managers/directors.
What I liked about the process is that it is not solely focused on technical skills but checks soft skills to the same extent. You have time to ask your questions and all interviewers are willing to provide you with honest answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What improvement did you introduce in your previous work?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Backbase
Interview
I went through interview process on weekend. There were 3 rounds. All rounds were conducted on single day and I cleared all rounds.
I didn't hear anything from anyone till next 3 days. I called HR for next step. But HR said you are rejected and reason was pretty stupid.
They rejected me because they were expecting a skill-set, which I didn't even mention in my resume.
I understand company looks for candidates which fits according to their requirement but this screening should be part of initial phase. They conducted all rounds and declared passed.
Then how can they reject me with this stupid reason. This put a negative impression of Back-base in my mind.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1.) Data-structure and Algo, Java, Spring, SpringBoot
2.) Spring, SpringBoot, System Design
3.) Project discussion, low level design discussion
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Backbase (Amsterdam) in Jun 2022
Interview
The interview process was pretty straightforward to me. The steps:
Introduction call with recruiter -> technical assignment which is an offline code challenge -> technical interview with technical interviewer -> Culture and Values with engineer managers -> Offer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To me, one of the most difficult steps in the interview process was Culture and Values call. One of the challenging questions was: How do you cope with production issues as a team player/driver and what/how do you learn from it?
Principal Backend Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Backbase with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 89.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Principal Backend Engineer roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Backbase overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Backbase as a Principal Backend Engineer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 25%
Presentation: 13%
Background check: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Drug test: 13%
Skills test: 13%
IQ intelligence test: 13%
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