Eleks Software Interview Questions
& Process

They asked a lot about general knowledge including patterns, algorithms, and data structures. Also, JS fundamentals, Angular, and RxJS. Basically, a front-end developer should know a lot, but the salary is lower than average on the market.

The interview process was good, covering general software engineering topics and computer science fundamentals, not just tech specific to the role. I interviewed with a PM about my background and how I work, and also had a customer-facing interview that involved solving coding problems. I received quick feedback.

The interview process involved three stages: an HR call, a technical interview with Oleg, and a final interview with higher management. The HR interview was standard and relaxed. However, the technical interview with Oleg was quite unpleasant. He was very cold and exclusively asked questions from a pre-defined list, stating he had to get through them. His demeanor was offensive, and since he would be the direct manager, I wouldn't recommend this company.

So the interview itself was okay, the questions they asked were spot on and I have no complaints about that part. What I wasn't too thrilled about was the reason I didn't get the job. Throughout the entire interview process, I asked them repeatedly if the job was for manual testing or automation testing, and each time they told me it was a manual testing position. They didn't ask me a single question about automation during the interview, even though I have experience in that area. Then, one of the reasons they gave for rejecting me was that they were looking for someone with more automation skills? So, even though the position was supposed to be manual, they didn't ask me one question about automation, and then I got rejected because of my automation skills?