The interview began with the interviewer asking LeetCode-style questions, which seemed completely unrelated to the role I was being considered for. It felt like the focus was less on problem-solving and more on providing the exact answers he expected. Any alternative approaches I suggested, even if valid was as incorrect for him. Surprisingly, the interviewer appeared happy when my answers didn’t align with their expectations, creating an unnecessarily competitive and unprofessional atmosphere. Overall, my experience with EPAM was disappointing, and I honestly hope I’m not selected for an organization that conducts interviews in this manner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Medium LeetCode Question DSA, SQL Window function queries. Questions related to Spark.
Python
DSA
SQL
Data Warehouse
Spark
File System
CICD
Basically everything.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at EPAM Systems (Pune) in Aug 2024
Interview
Online Coding Test: 1hr
Technical Round 1: 1.5 Hr
Technical Round 2: 1.5 Hr
Managerial Round: 20 Min
HR Round : Didnt Happen
I endured a grueling virtual interview process for Pune location that involved a coding test and two in-depth technical rounds covering a wide range of topics including Python, SQL, Spark, Pyspark, AWS, Databricks, warehousing, and more. To my utter disbelief, after investing a total of 3.5 hours and clearing all these rounds, a manager dismissed me as 'technically unfit' following a superficial 20-minute discussion for unknown reasons.
It's clear this company has no regard for candidates' time or effort. To be rejected so abruptly after such a rigorous evaluation is insulting. The HR representative expressed astonishment at the manager's decision, stating they were 'disappointed' and 'surprised' by the outcome. Unfortunately, they informed me that the manager's decision was final and couldn't be overruled. It’s unacceptable for a single individual to hold such power and make such reckless decisions. It seems you dont trust your own hiring process.
I strongly advise anyone considering this company (particularly in India) to exercise extreme caution. Beyond the questionable interview process, this company has a infamous reputation for its hire-and-fire policies. Only proceed if you have exhausted all other options.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at EPAM Systems (Varsovia, Mazovia) in Sep 2023
Interview
1. Interview with HR 2. Technical test 90 min 3. Call with manager - here you receive the offer if everything is okey. The process very smooth and passed as a data engineer but not as senior , in these days of crisis until this finishes , nobody wants to risk hiring anymore that is not strong/solid
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Around 50 theorical questions related to Snowflake(theory),ADF, data modeling , CI/CD, Scrum and leadership skills, sql , python and spark basics. 2 simple live coding exercises Sql with making query(with window functions) Python to extract the number of fruits in a list