I applied online. I interviewed at UKG in Jan 2024
Interview
There were 2 rounds:
Round 1: Involved discussions around Java, Spring, Microservices and SQL questions
Round 2: Involved discussions on past projects and the challenges faced during them. This interviewer was the Director, and asked a lot by creating a lot of scenario based questions by mentioning the challenges faced during past projects. He kept on asking by failing every possible solution given as the challenges faced and didn't seem to be convinced with either of the solutions.
However, this was not the worst. The worst happened when he asked questions on leaving the previous organisation on medical reasons and started to have situational questions based out of it, and I was stupid enough to answer such questions. Firstly, he was very much interested in knowing the exact medical reason, then asked would you have left if you weren't having this illness and why don't you go back there again. I completely understand if these questions were out of fear of leaving their company on similar grounds if I joined there, but stooping this low in an interview is very shallow. Such is a Great place to work certified company. I wouldn't join such a company where there are people like these even if I was given an offer. You can choose to join here if you want your life to be treated as an object they can discuss for hours and never be fully satisfied.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Round 1: Discussions around Java, Spring, Microservices, SQL
Round 2: Discussions on past projects and situational questions
The interview process included an initial HR screening followed by multiple technical rounds focused on Selenium, TestNG, API testing, automation framework design, and Java fundamentals. Questions were mostly based on real-time automation challenges, framework architecture, debugging, and scenario-based problem solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Briefly describe the automation framework that you are currently working on.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at UKG in Sep 2025
Interview
HR interview, one-on-one coding challenge, then 2 technical interviews.
The technical interviewers did not plan ahead. One wanted me to draw an DB ERD but did not plan for *how* that would happen in the interview. And I didn't have any drawing software set up. So, he pivoted and asked me to write a simple Controller in my IDE. This is fine, but I feel the process should have been formalized more and practiced before asking an interviewee to participate.
I asked for feedback numerous times from the technical interviews and the HR rep kept saying he would get back to me. Then, he just completely ghosted me.
After 4 interviews, I expect a cordial update - negative or positive. And, frankly, I expect feedback. This was extremely unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about Java collection options for doing an in-memory caches of data.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at UKG
Interview
I interviewed for a Lead Software Engineer position and went through four rounds, including technical and managerial evaluations. Throughout the process, the expectations were aligned with a lead-level role — including discussions around leadership, system design, and ownership.
However, after clearing all rounds, I was surprisingly offered a Senior Software Engineer position instead, which was never discussed or hinted at earlier. This felt like a bait-and-switch, and I declined the offer.
Such a last-minute shift in title and scope reflects either internal misalignment or a toxic culture where transparency is lacking. It also shows a lack of respect for the candidate's time and effort.
Candidates aiming for leadership roles should be cautious and seek role/title confirmation upfront. Disappointing and unprofessional.
