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 â Online Test (1 hour)
The first step was an online assessment with:
20 MCQs on Java basics, OOP concepts, and SQL
2 coding problems:
1ď¸âŁ Find the maximum subarray sum (classic Kadaneâs algorithm).
2ď¸âŁ 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 â 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:
âWhatâs the difference between == and equals() in Java?â
âExplain Dependency Injection in Spring.â
âHow does Spring Boot make configuration easier?â
We also talked about my college MERN stack projectâhow I built APIs, handled authentication, and deployed it.
I was even asked to outline how Iâd 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 â HR Discussion (20 mins)
The HR round was relaxed.
Questions were mostly about:
My background and career goals
Why Iâm 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.