Last week, I had the chance to interview with Springreen for a Software Engineer Trainee role, and I wanted to share how it went. The whole process felt smooth and friendly, but it still tested both my technical skills and communication. Round 1 – Online Test (1 hour) The first step was an online assessment with: 20 MCQs on Java basics, OOP concepts, and SQL 2 coding problems: 1️⃣ Find the maximum subarray sum (classic Kadane’s algorithm). 2️⃣ Check if two strings are anagrams. The timer was strict but manageable. I focused on writing clean logic and passed with a comfortable score. Round 2 – Technical Interview (45 mins) This round was one-on-one with a Senior Engineer. They started with a short intro, then jumped into questions like: “What’s the difference between == and equals() in Java?” “Explain Dependency Injection in Spring.” “How does Spring Boot make configuration easier?” We also talked about my college MERN stack project—how I built APIs, handled authentication, and deployed it. I was even asked to outline how I’d use RestTemplate to call an external API in Spring Boot. The interviewer was patient and gave hints when I got stuck, which helped calm my nerves. Round 3 – HR Discussion (20 mins) The HR round was relaxed. Questions were mostly about: My background and career goals Why I’m interested in Springreen Willingness to relocate if needed My notice period and expected salary It felt more like a friendly chat than a formal interview.