REA Group Lead Engineer interview questions

The overall interview process felt poorly managed and lacked clarity from start to finish. The first round was an online object-oriented coding test. However, the portal was not functioning properly when I attempted it. As a workaround, HR arranged a live coding round, which involved a game-based task. I successfully cleared that round. Later, HR asked me to retake the same online test, mentioning that the portal issue was temporary. This time, the platform worked fine. Next, I had a system design round with an interviewer from Australia, which went well. However, I was informed that my profile was put on hold as they wanted to evaluate more candidates. A few days later, I was contacted again regarding an opportunity in another team, and another system design round was conducted. Following this, I was told that my profile might be considered for a Lead role instead of a Senior Lead role. Finally, I had a values round, which was non-technical and went smoothly. However, the feedback I received was that my profile seemed “more managerial.” This reasoning was confusing and inconsistent. After clearing both coding and system design rounds, receiving such feedback at the final stage felt unjustified. Overall, the process lacked alignment, with frequent changes in direction and unclear expectations. Each interaction brought a new update, creating uncertainty and a poor candidate experience.