FDM Group Data Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 39 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at FDM Group.
FDM Group
Data Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
The hiring journey wasn't too tough, here's how it went. First, you apply online. If your grades are decent (2:2 or above), you'll likely get a call for stage two. This call is basically to chat about why you want this gig and some other standard HR stuff. Next up are online tests. If you've done psychometric tests before, these should be a breeze. They throw way more questions at you than most places, though, so practice your pattern recognition, number crunching, and verbal stuff beforehand. After that, you'll have a virtual assessment centre. This is where you meet other candidates and have three 15-minute chats with different FDM folks in breakout rooms. Pretty standard competency-based interviews, really. If you do well, you'll get the job offer. Just a heads-up, the advertised starting salary on job sites is a bit misleading - expect no more than £25k. Salary bumps over the first two years are slow, and you're left guessing about your placement after training. It's a tough contract, so maybe look at places like Kubrick first. Honestly, with all the free learning online, you could do this training yourself at home without being tied down. If FDM is your only shot, brace yourself for a two-year commitment and a pretty low salary.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you elaborate on your motivations for applying to this particular role?
- How do your past experiences align with FDM's core values?
- What instances in your past demonstrate your drive as a performer?
FDM Group
Data Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Technical Behavioral
Had a phone call, then a technical assessment, followed by a technical interview and a behavioral interview. They responded quickly, within 2 business days, and were really friendly. I heard that one candidate who passed the technical interview but didn't pass the behavioral one was given a second chance to retake the behavioral interview by FDM.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you list the four pillars of OOP?
- Describe SQL joins.
- Compare and contrast arrays and linked lists.
FDM Group
Data Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
About a week after submitting my application, I got a call from HR. They gave me a quick rundown of the company and set up the first online video interview for the following week. The invite mentioned it would be 25 minutes, but it ran over to 35 minutes. Everything was in English and they threw a ton of questions at me. It felt like they asked over twenty questions in total, covering things like my internship, why I picked FDM and consulting, my tech knowledge, and how I handle pressure, prioritizing, and dealing with colleagues needing help or when I'm stuck on a problem.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your plan if you have an afternoon deadline but haven't finished your work yet?
FDM Group Data Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from FDM Group interview reports.
“What are the methods for splitting a string in Python?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between an object and a class?”
Read reports →“What SQL functions can be used to combine two tables?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the underlying mechanisms of how SQL stores data?”
Read reports →“During the last week of training, I misunderstood a concept from W2. How can I make sure I learn from this mistake?”
Read report →“What are the typical daily responsibilities for a data engineer?”
Read report →“What's your plan if you have an afternoon deadline but haven't finished your work yet?”
Read report →“How do I motivate myself to excel at tasks that are outside my comfort zone?”
Read report →“Can you share a specific hobby you enjoy and explain the reason behind it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 39 FDM Group interview reports.