I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sage (Dublín, Dublín) in Mar 2020
Interview
Applied online, got sent a Tech test to be completed online, after a phone call with HR just saying what the first steps where with basic questions like expected salary.
The position was for .net/C# but was given a java version due to experience with C#. The test was fine but it was really a java test instead of a basic understanding of programming itself that could be transferred to C#/.net. The role is associate level with training be part of the process for the first year, based on the job spec and the phone call so I have no idea why they would test someone very java specific. 90 % of the test is multiple choice questions on theory of Java with about 2 coding questions at the end.
After completing the test within 24 hours of getting it I waited 3 weeks to hear back that they where going with someone else. This was after been told to do it over the weekend so they could make a decision the following week.
The only feedback I would give is if you going to do a test and push for it to be done fast. Don't make someone wait 3 weeks to hear back, at that point someone already knows the outcome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Functional Interfaces, Streams (not I/O), Collections, Different java versions and differences.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sage (Barcelona) in Jan 2019
Interview
First short call (30-45 minutes) with HR, then tech video call (45 minutes - 1 hour) with a Senior Software Engineer (10 questions, 1 for each argument) and, in the end, cultural fit video call (1 hour) with a Manager.
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Question 1
Classic questions around arguments like: Object-Oriented Programming, Polymorphism, Exception Handling, Databases (SQL and NoSQL), Security (OWASP), etc...
I applied online. I interviewed at Sage (Londres, Inglaterra)
Interview
The application process was very smooth and clearly well thought out. The hiring managers also had a clear idea of what they are trying to achieve and that clarity is always important when looking for a new role. The talent acquisition partner was attentive and able to answer any questions needed!
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Question 1
A mixture of competency-based and technical questions