The hiring process for the Software Engineer Lead position at Capgemini was conducted in several well-organized stages, highlighting both technical skills and managerial capabilities. Here is a summary of the different phases I went through:

1. Online Application I applied through the Capgemini website. Shortly after, I received an email confirmation stating that my application had been received and would be reviewed.

2. Telephone Pre-screening I was contacted by a recruiter for an initial telephone interview. This call aimed to validate certain information on my CV, my salary expectations, my availability, as well as my interest in Capgemini. She also explained the next steps in the process.

3. Technical Interview The next stage was a technical interview, conducted via video conference. I met with two senior engineers who asked me in-depth questions about:

• Principles of software architecture.
• My knowledge in back-end development (Java, Spring Boot) and front-end.
• Database management.
• My algorithmic problem-solving skills.

They also tested my knowledge of Agile project management, as well as my ability to collaborate with other departments such as DevOps. A live technical exercise was performed, where I had to code and explain my choices.

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