The interview process for this position was a thorough, five-step journey that allowed me to showcase my skills across various areas. It began with an introductory call with HR, where I had the chance to discuss my background and motivations. This initial round was helpful in setting the tone and getting a sense of the company’s culture. Next, I moved on to a screening with the hiring manager, which involved an in-depth discussion of my experience and how my skills aligned with the team’s goals. The third round was a live coding exercise centered around Object-Relational Mapping (ORM). It was a challenging yet rewarding experience, as I had the opportunity to demonstrate my technical proficiency and problem-solving approach. Following this, I took part in a debugging round, where I was asked to identify and fix bugs in an API endpoint involving database interactions. This round really tested my attention to detail and my ability to work with database-connected APIs. The final round was a design-focused session with the manager, allowing me to showcase my design skills and approach to system architecture. Overall, the process was well-rounded and gave me ample opportunities to demonstrate my capabilities across different scenarios.