People Tech Group Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

We had a few steps to get through. First, there was a written test that checked our technical knowledge and also our aptitude with both multiple-choice and essay questions. Then, we had a group discussion where they looked at how well we communicate, work with others, and share our thoughts confidently. Finally, there was a technical and HR interview to see if we knew our stuff technically, talk about our projects, and generally see if we were a good fit personality-wise.

The interview process involved two technical rounds. TR1 was a technical round that started with introductions, then moved on to data structures and algorithms questions where I had to discuss different solutions and their time complexities, and finally write clean, optimized code. The interviewer was friendly and wanted me to explain my thinking. It was a straightforward interview. TR2 focused on coding and Java/Spring knowledge. I had two coding problems: one about string pattern matching and another about filtering and deduplicating a list of custom objects using maps and dates. They also asked conceptual questions about Java exceptions, authentication vs. authorization, and Spring's @ComponentScan. It was interactive, requiring clear code explanation, optimization discussion, and solid understanding of core Java and Spring concepts. It was a good mix of coding and backend knowledge.

I went through one round of interviews. I answered all the questions, and the interviewer seemed pleased with my answers and background. Despite positive feedback on my experience, I haven't received any further communication, not even a rejection. Repeated attempts to follow up have also resulted in no response, though they continue to mention a positive review of my experience.