Initial Recruiter Screen (30 mins) • Resume walkthrough • Salary expectations • Work authorization & availability • Work model (onsite/hybrid/remote) • Basic fit for the role Hiring Manager / QA Lead Interview (45–60 mins) • “Tell me about yourself” • QA experience (manual, automation, web, retail, SFCC, etc.) • Test planning, defect lifecycle, test case design • Tools used (JIRA, ALM, Selenium, Postman, etc.) • Agile/Scrum experience • Scenario-based questions

Brush up on your core technical fundamentals especially for engineering roles: DSA (linked lists, trees, graphs), system design for senior levels, technologies listed in the job description (e.g., Java, Microservices).

The interview process is a structured series of steps used to evaluate a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and suitability for a role or opportunity. It typically includes the following stages: Application Review The interviewer or hiring team first reviews the candidate’s resume, application, or portfolio to determine whether they meet the basic requirements. Initial Screening Often conducted by phone or video, this short conversation confirms key details such as experience, availability, and overall fit. It helps narrow down the candidate pool.