Database Administrator Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
Akamai Bangalore interview process is just a waste of time, and HR doesn't bother to update the status after the interview.
HR posts the JD like they want to hire skills with a Technical Architect, but during the interview, you will come to know they need a Computer Operator. You are overqualified. :)
I had a lot of expectation from Akamai as I always thought Akamai hires the best talent. But in reality, it's totally opposite. It seems they just copy/paste JD from Google and don't know what they are posting.
Even after having expertise in Oracle DBA, I prepared for 3 days for the Akamai interview as all Oracle DB advanced skills (e.g., OEM 12c, 12c RAC, Upgrade, Migration, Installation Experience) were listed in the JD. I had to take off from the office as the interview was on a weekday.
But during the interview, I was told, "We require a candidate to work on basic tasks like password reset and user creation. Are you interested to work?" :) You are overqualified.
Advice to Senior Management:
- Train hiring managers to provide a correct JD instead of copy/pasting from Google.
- Candidates deserve a status update if they take off on a weekday for an Akamai F2F interview.
Questions
Do you work on password resets and user creation? This is our expectation from a 4-year experienced DBA.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Akamai Technologies Database Administrator role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Database Administrator roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Akamai Technologies's Database Administrator interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Akamai Technologies Work Experiences
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- 4.0Great Wlb, Lack DirectionSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 12, 2025Pros: Work from home, good WLB.Cons: Compensation, no direction in leadership.
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