Safaricom Backend Engineer interview experience (2024)

Safaricom Backend Engineer interview experience

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NairobiPosted Nov 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had a backend-heavy screening experience: assessments with classic data structures/algorithms plus specific backend topics like Java, SQL, and Linux, and a later interview that pushed technical breadth.

Codility then on-site (backend focus) — I started with a Codility test and then moved to an on-site interview where I faced DSA and Java, plus SQL and Linux questions.
Panel interview (broad technical + behavioral) — In another case, I was interviewed by multiple people and asked about DSA, Spring Boot, React, Linux, SQL, automation, and behavioral questions.
Two Codility tests (data structures) — In yet another similar flow, I took two Codility tests within an hour each, with questions aimed at checking grasp of data structures. Outcome: I didn’t get an offer, and the

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