Apty Interview Experience for Senior Software Engineer

Interview Experience at Apty as a Senior Software Engineer

I recently had the opportunity to interview for the role of Senior Software Engineer at Apty, a cloud-based software solution company that provides digital adoption solutions for enterprise applications. The interview process consisted of four rounds with a Pre Telephonic Round, which included a technical assessment, a technical interview, a managerial round, and a final round with the CFO.

Telephonic Round: Initial Assessment(Duration: 30 minutes)

The first round of the interview process at Apty was a telephonic round that focused on my understanding of DOM, basic JavaScript, React, CSS, and some basic data structures and algorithms (DSA) concepts.

During the telephonic round, the interviewer asked me questions about the Document Object Model (DOM) and how it relates to HTML and CSS. We also discussed basic JavaScript concepts such as variables, data types, and functions. The interviewer also asked me about my experience with React and how I had used it in my previous projects.

In addition to JavaScript and React questions, we also discussed my experience with CSS and my understanding of basic DSA concepts such as arrays and linked lists.

Overall, the telephonic round was a good assessment of my basic knowledge and experience with web development technologies. It was a great opportunity to discuss my experience and learn more about the company’s expectations for the role of Senior Software Engineer at Apty.

Round 1: Technical Assessment (Duration: 2 hours)

The first round was a technical assessment, where I was given a coding challenge to solve using DSA concepts and JavaScript. The challenge involved implementing a function to find the kth smallest element in an unsorted array. I was given 60 minutes to solve the problem and submit my solution.

The followings are some of the DSA questions and JavaScript questions that were asked in the technical assessment round:

• Implement a queue using two stacks.

The interviewer asked me to implement a queue data structure using two stacks. I explained how stacks work and how to use two stacks to simulate a queue. I then wrote the code to implement the queue using two stacks.

• Merge two sorted arrays into a single sorted array.

The interviewer asked me to write a function that merges two sorted arrays into a single sorted array. I explained how to use a merge sort-like algorithm to merge the two arrays and then wrote the code to implement the function.

• Write a function to reverse a string in JavaScript.

The interviewer asked me to write a function that reverses a string in JavaScript. I explained how to use the split(), reverse(), and join() methods to reverse a string and wrote the code to implement the function.

• What is the difference between the “==” and “===” operators in JavaScript?

The interviewer asked me to explain the difference between the “==” and “===” operators in JavaScript. I explained how “==” performs type coercion, while “===” performs strict equality comparison. I also provided examples to illustrate the difference between the two operators.

Overall, the technical assessment round was challenging, but I enjoyed discussing DSA concepts and JavaScript fundamentals with the interviewer.

Round 2: Technical Interview (Duration: 1 hour)

The second round was a technical interview where the interviewer focused on my understanding of design patterns in React. The interviewer asked me to explain the following React design patterns:

• Render Props Pattern

The interviewer asked me to explain the Render Props pattern in React. I explained how the Render Props pattern is used to share code between components by passing a function as a prop to a child component. I also provided an example of how to use the Render Props pattern to create a reusable component.

• Higher-Order Components (HOC) Pattern

The interviewer asked me to explain the Higher-Order Components (HOC) pattern in React. I explained how the HOC pattern is used to share code between components by wrapping a component with another component. I also provided an example of how to use the HOC pattern to add authentication to a component.

Overall, the technical interview round was focused on my knowledge of React design patterns, and I enjoyed discussing how these patterns are used in real-world applications.

Round 3: Managerial Round (Duration: 45 minutes)

The third round was a managerial round, where I was asked questions related to application understanding, testing, and support. The interviewer asked me how I would approach testing and debugging issues in a production environment. They also asked me about my experience in handling customer support and resolving customer issues.

We discussed the importance of communication skills and how to handle difficult situations with customers. The interviewer was satisfied with my answers and appreciated my approach to customer support and problem-solving.

Round 4: Final Round with CFO (Duration: 30 minutes)

The final round of the interview process was with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Apty. The purpose of this round was to discuss my compensation expectations and to ensure that I was a good fit for the company culture.

During the interview, the CFO asked me about my experience working in a team environment, my leadership skills, and my experience working on projects with tight deadlines. We also discussed my past work experience and how it could be applied to the work being done at Apty.

The CFO was very personable and made me feel comfortable discussing my compensation expectations. We were able to come to an agreement that was mutually beneficial, and I appreciated the transparency throughout the process.

Overall, the final round with the CFO was a positive experience, and I was impressed by the company’s commitment to ensuring that their employees are compensated fairly and that they are a good fit for the company culture.

Conclusion:

Although I enjoyed the interview process at Apty and was impressed by their commitment to innovation and quality, unfortunately, I was informed that I did not receive an offer for the position of Senior Software Engineer. The company mentioned that they had decided to move forward with another candidate who had more experience.

While I am disappointed that I did not receive an offer, I appreciate the opportunity to have gone through the interview process with Apty. I learned a great deal about the company’s culture and work, and the experience has helped me to grow and improve as a software engineer