I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Zalando in June 2022
Interview
Online Coding in Codility SQL and Python
Hiring Manger Round
Generic Software and Data Engineering round
Coding Round
System Design Round
Had answered all codility questions
Hiring Manger round there was question of DSA and Previous experience and Situation Based questions
In Software and Database round questions where to explain Database terms , testing , building API's
Coding round one question to be solved in any language , asked about time and space complexity
System Design Round building a data lake and architure
None of the face to face rounds SQL was asked
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Past Exeperice and Situation based
Design datalake
DSA
1. Online Application & CV Screening
You submit your application via Zalando’s career portal. Recruiters review your resume against the role’s requirements.
Zalando Jobs
2. Initial HR / Talent Acquisition Call (30–45 min)
Purpose:
Learn about your background and motivation.
Discuss why you’re applying to Zalando and your expectations (including salary range).
You can ask high-level questions about the company and team.
This is usually a video or phone call with a Talent Acquisition Partne
It was hr meeting 15min. Asked about my experiences, and than 3 more questions. She was on time and everything such as planning was easy. It was only first step but its moving fast and I liked it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you select Zalando if you had another company at the same time?
It went well, everyone was nice, I would recommend applying there. Lots of interesting positions but it depends upon which team you apply for, I will try an other time.