Process
The interview was easy. Basic Core Java was asked, along with a HashMap iteration question.
In Spring Boot, the questions were also very basic. Nothing was asked about multi-threading.
There were two questions based on Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and Kafka.
Questions
Hashmap internal working.
Kafka and brokers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the IBM Technical Lead role in Pune, Maharashtra.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Technical Lead roles in Pune, Maharashtra is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Technical Lead interview process in Pune, Maharashtra.
IBM Work Experiences
5.0
Best Company to work with
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
October 10, 2025
Pros: Free culture.
Supportive management.
Growth-driven support.
Cons: Not much to say about the Cons.
4.0
Microservices Java Technical Lead
Technical Lead • Former Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
October 1, 2025
Pros: Good environment and training.
Cons: Depends on the project; sometimes the work culture gets ruined by the project.
3.0
Okay Balance, Bad People
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
April 9, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, okay? And culture, if you're lucky.
Cons: No salary hikes, bad people.
- 5.0Best Company to work withTechnical Lead • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaOctober 10, 2025Pros: Free culture. Supportive management. Growth-driven support.Cons: Not much to say about the Cons.
- 4.0Microservices Java Technical LeadTechnical Lead • Former EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaOctober 1, 2025Pros: Good environment and training.Cons: Depends on the project; sometimes the work culture gets ruined by the project.
- 3.0Okay Balance, Bad PeopleTechnical Lead • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaApril 9, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, okay? And culture, if you're lucky.Cons: No salary hikes, bad people.
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