NHS Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

I interviewed with three managers. It was a really chill vibe. They asked some good behavior and technical questions, and I got the offer back fast—overall, it was a great process. The HR follow-up was kinda unprofessional though. I'm super grateful to those managers, but the long onboarding wait made me pick another offer.

Here are some common interview questions categorized by type. General Questions: Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why do you want to work here? Where do you see yourself in five years? What motivates you? Behavioral Questions: Describe a challenge you faced at work and how you handled it. Give an example of a time you worked as part of a team. Tell me about a time you made a mistake and how you addressed it. How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines? Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult coworker or client. Situational Questions: How would you handle a project that is falling behind schedule? What would you do if you were assigned a task that you didn’t know how to complete? If you could change one thing about your last job, what would it be? How would you approach a task that requires collaboration with someone from another department? Imagine you disagree with your manager about a decision. How would you handle it? Technical/Role-Specific Questions: What tools or technologies are you proficient in? Can you walk me through your experience with [specific software or process]? How do you stay updated with industry trends? Describe a project where you utilized your [specific skill]. What is your approach to problem-solving in your field? Company Culture Fit: What kind of work environment do you thrive in? How do you handle feedback or criticism? What values are most important to you in a workplace? How do you contribute to a positive team culture? What do you think makes a successful team? Questions for the Interviewer: Can you describe the team I would be working with? What does success look like in this role? What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now? How does the company support professional development? What are the next steps in the interview process? Feel free to modify these questions based on the specific role or industry!

The first round was a coding test with two logical questions, followed by an interview covering Java Object-Oriented Programming concepts. Mostly they asked Java Object-Oriented Programming questions.