I had a first phone call, then I was invited on site for a face2face interview. No technical questions. The interview only covered my previous experience and motivation. I received an external contract with the excuse that they could not hire directly at that moment. 3 months later a younger person joined my group with an internal contract.

During the background and vibe check interview with the team lead, it became immediately apparent that while cultural fit is a priority, they hold relatively modest expectations regarding your technical expertise and hands-on coding skills.