The interview process typically includes:

• An initial HR or recruiter screening to discuss background, role fit, availability, and expectations
• One or two technical interview rounds focusing on SQL, data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines, cloud platforms, and hands-on project experience
• A managerial or techno-managerial round that evaluates problem-solving, ownership, and collaboration skills
• A final HR discussion covering compensation, notice period, and offer details

Core data engineering concepts:

• SQL (joins, window functions, optimization)
• Spark / PySpark architecture and transformations
• ETL/ELT design and incremental loads
• Cloud data services (ADF/Databricks/Synapse etc.)