I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Automic Group in Mar 2026
Interview
The interview process was well-structured and professional. It began with an initial recruiter screening, followed by a technical interview. The first round covered system design, database concepts, and general engineering fundamentals.
The second round was a face-to-face pair programming session with the Head of Engineering, focused on Java fundamentals. It involved working through an existing codebase, refactoring it, and ensuring unit tests passed. The interviewer encouraged open discussion and collaboration, making it feel like a real-world problem-solving session rather than a strict assessment.
Overall, the process was smooth, transparent, and strongly focused on practical engineering skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to refactor an existing piece of Java code and explain my approach.
The interview process was relaxed and professional, The first round consisted of a short phone conversation followed by an in-person meeting that felt comfortable, and focused on mutual fit and expectations.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Automic Group (Sydney) in Aug 2025
Interview
The interview process was well-structured and engaging. It began with an initial phone screening with HR to confirm my background and motivation for the role. Following that, I was invited to a panel interview with two team members, which focused on both technical skills and behavioural questions.
During the interview, I had the opportunity to discuss my previous experience, answer scenario-based questions, and demonstrate how my skills align with the requirements of the position. The panel also provided insights into the company culture and team dynamics, which gave me a good understanding of the workplace environment.
Overall, the process was professional, transparent, and allowed for a two-way exchange — not only did the company assess my fit for the role, but I was also able to evaluate how the company values and career growth opportunities matched my goals.”