I completed the interview process for a Senior Java Developer role at Morgan Stanley Budapest, which culminated in an offer for the Vice President – Technology position.

• 1st Round – Technical Screening (30 minutes) The first session was a fast-paced technical interview focusing on core Java and Spring Framework concepts. It was a rapid Q&A-style session that assessed foundational and advanced knowledge in key areas.

• 2nd Round – Coding & Design Interview (1.5 hours) This session involved a hands-on coding and design task. I was asked to:

  • Design and implement a relatively simple application
  • Adapt the design as requirements were progressively refined
  • Implement unit tests to validate the solution During the session, the interviewers also asked various Java-related questions tied to the implementation.

• 3rd Round – Team Fit Interview

• 4th Round – Final Interview & Offer In the final session, I received a formal offer for the Vice President – Technology role.

Everyone was very nice and professional.

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