What Employers Look Out For in a Developer Interview

Andy Charters
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August 18, 2023
IT Outsourcing

I’ve been in IT headhunting for a while, and that has undoubtedly offered me many opportunities to meet with many seasoned developers, owners of tech businesses, and of course tech hiring managers.

Some of them have become my close pals over the years and I get to pick their brains frequently on the many questions developers are always asking, especially the newbies. I recently got the chance to discuss what they look for in a developer at an interview.

Many software developers, fresh out of college and even seasoned ones will likely be faced with the interview hurdle at one point in their careers and will undoubtedly want to ace it to land the job they applied for. Because programming is a skill-applying area, multifaceted, and competitive, hiring managers and employers are usually looking for the best talent they can find, even at entry-level. Sometimes, these conditions make many of these tech interviews a bit tough.

The fact that interviewers have only a few hours to evaluate so many candidates, makes it sometimes difficult to wow or catch their attention. Still, knowing what your interviewer likely wants can go a long way.  

You may have heard some of the tips I'm going to share. Some may even seem like a cliche but trust me when I say many software developers have gone into interviews without properly preparing for them. That said, allow me to bring you up to speed on what employers look out for in developer interviews.



Punctuality.

When I said you may have heard some of the tips in this article, does this first one sound like something you've heard before and perhaps shouldn't be an issue? Trust me, I've seen many candidates arrive for an interview one hour late and with no tangible excuse. While some people are natural "early birds," others don't have it in them.

So they'll need to a conscious effort to arrive extra early. There's no point beating about the bush, employers expect a potential employee to arrive early or at least on time for an interview. It's that simple and not too much to ask. Besides, it will be expected of you to come in early even after you get the job, so punctuality isn't just an interview-exclusive expectation.

Why don't you want to arrive late for a tech interview? You stand the risk of being seen as unserious, unprofessional, don't care about others, can't be a team player, unable to manage time, and perhaps unreliable. Sounds like an over-kill for just arriving late? Well, the interviewer doesn't know you and that's one of the reasons for the interview in the first place.

They don't know if coming late is just a one-time thing or a regular thing for you, so technically you are pointing a loaded gun in your face. The first impression is sometimes everything because you might not get the same chance to make it right.

When you are planning for your interview, don't plan to show up in time, you may arrive late as you don't control the weather, traffic, and many other unforeseen scenarios. Therefore, plan to get to the venue extra early, especially if you live far away. You have probably not been to the venue before, so going to check out the place a day or two before the interview is not a bad idea as some address codes can be funny. The GPS says you are there, but you just can't see your destination. Account for everything, dress-up time, in-transit time, locating the company, your exact interview spot, etc. Trust me some companies can be so big it might take more than a second to get to an office within the same premises.

The basics.

I added this one for the newbies i.e., fresh-out-of-college or junior developers because I know tech interviews can sometimes take a trip to the past. While you have armed yourself with a couple of programming languages, a few mini projects to brag about, don't be surprised that the interview has a couple of questions centered around the basics.

If you are a newbie, an interview isn't probably expecting much from you in the area of impressive projects. If you have them, that's a huge bonus, and will likely give you an edge over other entry-level developers that don't have any. Still, you might not escape proving your understanding of the fundamentals of programming, so you'll do well to prepare for them.

Brush up your old college notes, programming assignments, and final thesis. One thing about understanding the basics or fundamentals of computer science is that you can scale up or scale down without causing too many errors. So tech hiring managers want to know if you understand these well enough. A manager once told me that the final thesis is one of the things he asks fresh out of college developers.

Even if you are a self-taught developer, the basics are something you don't want to ignore. Tech companies know lots of people are jumping on the IT train, and it's not a bad thing to be self-taught or be a product of coding camps or free online courses. But employers will be interested in being sure you know what you are doing or are you are only a developer that learned per project or on the go.

Technical skills prowess.

Yes, I know you have been waiting for this one. It's one of the main focus for most software developers, especially growing developers that are hungry for advancement. Some interviews involve just talking about the programming language you have learned and how you have applied them.

However, because the programmer's job is a skill-applying one, recruiters sometimes don't want people they will have to train from next to scratch level. The need to hire talents that already know what they are doing becomes necessary. This is where puzzles and whiteboarding come into play at interview sessions.

  • Puzzles: Interviewers don't necessarily use this to evaluate your coding knowledge, but how you think in applying your programming language. Puzzles are often used for entry-level programmers and junior developers. They are also used to test why a programmer took a problem-solving option. It is not used every time, but you can't rule out the possibility.

  • Whiteboarding: Another way tech interviewers test a programmer will likely be a good fit six months down the line is the whiteboarding session. The leaders in the industry I spoke with mentioned that programmers are not expected to entirely churn out exact syntax on the whiteboard when given a marker. Instead, the motive is to see how a potential employee will work through and carry a third party along their problem-solving process.

  • Peer or group programming: If an employer wants to hire you into a team, it's essential that they test your ability to work in a team. Many companies have frameworks that test programmers' ability to work with others. The truth is, some are team players, while some are not. But it can always be learned. So, it's a great idea to develop your ability to work with and contribute with others.

Projects.

I cannot overemphasize this one. Whether you are applying for a juicy job position in a large tech firm or are expecting a client to entrust you with the responsibility of turning his tech/app idea to the software market, the projects you have worked on are one of the major things that will speak for you. Let’s look at the various projects.



Personal/side projects:

Without mincing words, It doesn’t matter whether you are a new graduate or a veteran programmer, personal projects are a must. As a new graduate, you’ll probably have those weird coding assignments, final, thesis, coding competition work, basic game design, all showing your drive and level of competence.

For self-taught or budding programmers, it's possible you have not gotten that big break you are looking for, hence there's no major work experience or past client's work you executed. However, nothing should stop a passionate programmer from having a couple of projects to show his drive, interest, and level of competence in applying their acquired hard skills.

For example, a front-end web developer can showcase a revamped work of a popular website like Google, Facebook, etc. This way, you are telling anyone interviewing you how busy you have been



Major/paid projects.

Not every programmer will have this one. Veterans or seasoned programmers are usually expected to have a vast number of projects to brag about. You could be a solo programmer or working for a large tech company, major projects will tell an interviewing employer or a client that wants to bankroll a  software development project you have what it takes.



1. A programmer’s portfolio.

In a competitive tech business world, It's now no longer not enough to tell a potential employer you have competency in Python, HTML, Java, or other programming languages without showing how you have applied those skills. It might be okay to do so on a one-page resume, but when you are coming to your tech interview, make sure you don't bring a knife to a gunfight.

It's better to show than tell. In this regard, you should be ready with a programmer's portfolio, which is a website programmers use to comprehensively tells employers and other programmers about your programming exploits. Whether you are showing side projects, past academic course works, major gigs, a programmer's online portfolio will help you showcase it better.

2. GitHub Portfolio.

This tip is more like a sequel to the immediate one above. As I said, a programmer's portfolio is essential. However, it's one thing to build a website that showcases all your programming skills and protects, it's another thing to be part of an open-source code community. GitHub is a hosting service that accommodates remote Github repositories.

Beyond just showcasing your work for recruiters to evaluate your competence for a job position, GitHub allows you to host your repositories, manage them, contribute to a community of open source code, and also share your written codes with others. This way, you can get free, useful contributions for your project that can lead to quick improvements you may ordinarily require significant time to crack by yourself.

A public space like GitHub has helped many programmers do away with the impostor syndrome.  What's more, many recruitment managers have said they were more impressed and convinced by a candidate's work maintained on a public platform like GitHub. The great this is that GitHub is free, so you don't have anything stopping you from taking advantage of it.

3. You soft skills

Beyond your ability to code and apply your coding skills, employers also look out for non-tech or soft skills. I mentioned some of them earlier, such as the ability to think quickly, solve problems, and be a team player.

Employers also look out for your ability to communicate your technical languages effectively with others, hold conversations about your work or even teach others. These are basic skills needed to thrive among colleagues in the workplace.

Yes, some developers are amazingly gifted but do less talking as I've met some near autistic impressive talents. So, sometimes these soft skills tests are not necessarily meant to eliminate you, but to determine where your potentials will be maximally utilized.

However, if you are interviewing for a senior developer or a team lead role, employers want to know if you can guide a team. It's not uncommon for some developers to be impressive at programming, but when it comes to managing a teams/work operation, it becomes a case of walking in a minefield.

4. Body languages & Attitude.

Non-tech interviewers or general HR persons also look out for basic body language and attitude that'll help them determine if you are a good fit for the job or the company's culture. Your presence should not be intimidating or appear dismissive while in a discussion with your interviewer. It could raise red flags.

Other negative body language like avoiding eye contact, bouncing your knee, sweating while answering questions can be attributed to nervousness. Still, you can eliminate them with adequate preparation as negative body language could make some interview chose another candidate with a similar profile and no negative body language. Examples of ways to eliminate nervousness and other body language include

  • Avoid cramming, but aim at understanding concepts. This way questions don't throw you off and make you jittery.
  • Create an interview scenario at home with a friend and answer the questions like in a real-life scenario.
  • Don't appear too casual, if you look different it could make you lose confidence.
  • Cover tattoos with appropriate clothing.  Again, looking a bit different from everybody else can cause a little nervousness. It might not matter, but when they do, you’ll probably never know your body art is the reason you didn’t ace an interview.
  • If you cant hear what your interviewer is saying, don’t lose composure by trying to shift your body close, politely tell the interviewer.

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In this strategic and hands-on creative role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the narrative of remote work and impact the tech industry at a global scale. 

With team members across the US, LATAM, Europe and Asia - we’re on a mission to bridge the talent gap with our matching platform and employee experience programs.

We need your storytelling strategy skills to ‘share the journey’ and the human stories behind our business

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Software QA Test Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior UI Developer with Umbraco

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Software Engineer (VB6)

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior /Lead Fullstack Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Integrations Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Integration Backend Developer

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Senior Fullstack Python Developer with React

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Senior Fullstack PHP Laravel Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior Frontend Developer (React)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Senior NET Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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A leading UK-company that specializes in providing foreign currencies solutions

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Robotics Software Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In your role as a Robotics Software Engineer, your expertise in Robotic Software Engineering will be the key to your success. Collaborating with our skilled team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge product development accelerator. Your responsibilities will involve crafting, programming, and evaluating top-notch software essential for ensuring the dependable and secure operations of commercial robots.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Python Developer (Senior Level)

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Python Developer

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Perl Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

The position of Mechanical Engineer corresponds to a mid-level role. An ideal candidate for this position possesses robust practical expertise in various technical systems. The responsibilities encompass a combination of individual input within projects and actively leading teams towards achieving a remarkable standard of technical proficiency.

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Mid-Senior Industrial Design Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In the role of an Industrial Design Engineer with a focus on cobotics, you will assume a crucial position in envisioning, crafting, and honing both the tangible and operational facets of our collaborative robotic solutions. Your collaboration will extend to cross-functional groups, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and UX designers, in the pursuit of devising cobotic systems centered around users. These systems will redefine effectiveness and safety within industrial settings.

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Backend Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A top rated and state of the art cloud based video interviewing solutions company based in the UK catering to over 5000 prominent companies around the world such as Samsung, Uber, Boohoo, Coinbase, 7-Eleven and many more.

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CNC Machinist

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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CRM Data Specialist (MS Dynamics 365)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Electrical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Overview

In the role of an Electrical Engineer, your expertise and proficiency in designing electrical-mechanical systems will be a key asset, enabling you to stand out. Collaborating with our skilled team, you will play a vital role in expediting product development processes.

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Front-End Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Front End React Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Front End React Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Frontend Developer (NextJS and React)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Frontend Developer (Senior)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Frontend React Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full-Stack Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Full-Stack Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full-Stack Laravel/Vue Developer (Jr to Mid)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full Stack .Net Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Full-Stack Node/VueJS Developer (Mid - Senior)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full-Stack PHP Developer (Mid to Senior)

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking passionate mid to senior-level Fullstack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full-Stack PHP Developer Tech Lead

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking passionate Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full stack RoR/VueJS Developer

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Fullstack Developer

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Fullstack .NET Developer

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Lead/Senior Frontend Developer (UI/UX) - Brazil

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Marketing Specialists

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Backend Developer (Python)

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Senior Full-Stack PHP Developer

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We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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What Employers Look Out For in a Developer Interview

February 16, 2024

I’ve been in IT headhunting for a while, and that has undoubtedly offered me many opportunities to meet with many seasoned developers, owners of tech businesses, and of course tech hiring managers.

Some of them have become my close pals over the years and I get to pick their brains frequently on the many questions developers are always asking, especially the newbies. I recently got the chance to discuss what they look for in a developer at an interview.

Many software developers, fresh out of college and even seasoned ones will likely be faced with the interview hurdle at one point in their careers and will undoubtedly want to ace it to land the job they applied for. Because programming is a skill-applying area, multifaceted, and competitive, hiring managers and employers are usually looking for the best talent they can find, even at entry-level. Sometimes, these conditions make many of these tech interviews a bit tough.

The fact that interviewers have only a few hours to evaluate so many candidates, makes it sometimes difficult to wow or catch their attention. Still, knowing what your interviewer likely wants can go a long way.  

You may have heard some of the tips I'm going to share. Some may even seem like a cliche but trust me when I say many software developers have gone into interviews without properly preparing for them. That said, allow me to bring you up to speed on what employers look out for in developer interviews.



Punctuality.

When I said you may have heard some of the tips in this article, does this first one sound like something you've heard before and perhaps shouldn't be an issue? Trust me, I've seen many candidates arrive for an interview one hour late and with no tangible excuse. While some people are natural "early birds," others don't have it in them.

So they'll need to a conscious effort to arrive extra early. There's no point beating about the bush, employers expect a potential employee to arrive early or at least on time for an interview. It's that simple and not too much to ask. Besides, it will be expected of you to come in early even after you get the job, so punctuality isn't just an interview-exclusive expectation.

Why don't you want to arrive late for a tech interview? You stand the risk of being seen as unserious, unprofessional, don't care about others, can't be a team player, unable to manage time, and perhaps unreliable. Sounds like an over-kill for just arriving late? Well, the interviewer doesn't know you and that's one of the reasons for the interview in the first place.

They don't know if coming late is just a one-time thing or a regular thing for you, so technically you are pointing a loaded gun in your face. The first impression is sometimes everything because you might not get the same chance to make it right.

When you are planning for your interview, don't plan to show up in time, you may arrive late as you don't control the weather, traffic, and many other unforeseen scenarios. Therefore, plan to get to the venue extra early, especially if you live far away. You have probably not been to the venue before, so going to check out the place a day or two before the interview is not a bad idea as some address codes can be funny. The GPS says you are there, but you just can't see your destination. Account for everything, dress-up time, in-transit time, locating the company, your exact interview spot, etc. Trust me some companies can be so big it might take more than a second to get to an office within the same premises.

The basics.

I added this one for the newbies i.e., fresh-out-of-college or junior developers because I know tech interviews can sometimes take a trip to the past. While you have armed yourself with a couple of programming languages, a few mini projects to brag about, don't be surprised that the interview has a couple of questions centered around the basics.

If you are a newbie, an interview isn't probably expecting much from you in the area of impressive projects. If you have them, that's a huge bonus, and will likely give you an edge over other entry-level developers that don't have any. Still, you might not escape proving your understanding of the fundamentals of programming, so you'll do well to prepare for them.

Brush up your old college notes, programming assignments, and final thesis. One thing about understanding the basics or fundamentals of computer science is that you can scale up or scale down without causing too many errors. So tech hiring managers want to know if you understand these well enough. A manager once told me that the final thesis is one of the things he asks fresh out of college developers.

Even if you are a self-taught developer, the basics are something you don't want to ignore. Tech companies know lots of people are jumping on the IT train, and it's not a bad thing to be self-taught or be a product of coding camps or free online courses. But employers will be interested in being sure you know what you are doing or are you are only a developer that learned per project or on the go.

Technical skills prowess.

Yes, I know you have been waiting for this one. It's one of the main focus for most software developers, especially growing developers that are hungry for advancement. Some interviews involve just talking about the programming language you have learned and how you have applied them.

However, because the programmer's job is a skill-applying one, recruiters sometimes don't want people they will have to train from next to scratch level. The need to hire talents that already know what they are doing becomes necessary. This is where puzzles and whiteboarding come into play at interview sessions.

  • Puzzles: Interviewers don't necessarily use this to evaluate your coding knowledge, but how you think in applying your programming language. Puzzles are often used for entry-level programmers and junior developers. They are also used to test why a programmer took a problem-solving option. It is not used every time, but you can't rule out the possibility.

  • Whiteboarding: Another way tech interviewers test a programmer will likely be a good fit six months down the line is the whiteboarding session. The leaders in the industry I spoke with mentioned that programmers are not expected to entirely churn out exact syntax on the whiteboard when given a marker. Instead, the motive is to see how a potential employee will work through and carry a third party along their problem-solving process.

  • Peer or group programming: If an employer wants to hire you into a team, it's essential that they test your ability to work in a team. Many companies have frameworks that test programmers' ability to work with others. The truth is, some are team players, while some are not. But it can always be learned. So, it's a great idea to develop your ability to work with and contribute with others.

Projects.

I cannot overemphasize this one. Whether you are applying for a juicy job position in a large tech firm or are expecting a client to entrust you with the responsibility of turning his tech/app idea to the software market, the projects you have worked on are one of the major things that will speak for you. Let’s look at the various projects.



Personal/side projects:

Without mincing words, It doesn’t matter whether you are a new graduate or a veteran programmer, personal projects are a must. As a new graduate, you’ll probably have those weird coding assignments, final, thesis, coding competition work, basic game design, all showing your drive and level of competence.

For self-taught or budding programmers, it's possible you have not gotten that big break you are looking for, hence there's no major work experience or past client's work you executed. However, nothing should stop a passionate programmer from having a couple of projects to show his drive, interest, and level of competence in applying their acquired hard skills.

For example, a front-end web developer can showcase a revamped work of a popular website like Google, Facebook, etc. This way, you are telling anyone interviewing you how busy you have been



Major/paid projects.

Not every programmer will have this one. Veterans or seasoned programmers are usually expected to have a vast number of projects to brag about. You could be a solo programmer or working for a large tech company, major projects will tell an interviewing employer or a client that wants to bankroll a  software development project you have what it takes.



1. A programmer’s portfolio.

In a competitive tech business world, It's now no longer not enough to tell a potential employer you have competency in Python, HTML, Java, or other programming languages without showing how you have applied those skills. It might be okay to do so on a one-page resume, but when you are coming to your tech interview, make sure you don't bring a knife to a gunfight.

It's better to show than tell. In this regard, you should be ready with a programmer's portfolio, which is a website programmers use to comprehensively tells employers and other programmers about your programming exploits. Whether you are showing side projects, past academic course works, major gigs, a programmer's online portfolio will help you showcase it better.

2. GitHub Portfolio.

This tip is more like a sequel to the immediate one above. As I said, a programmer's portfolio is essential. However, it's one thing to build a website that showcases all your programming skills and protects, it's another thing to be part of an open-source code community. GitHub is a hosting service that accommodates remote Github repositories.

Beyond just showcasing your work for recruiters to evaluate your competence for a job position, GitHub allows you to host your repositories, manage them, contribute to a community of open source code, and also share your written codes with others. This way, you can get free, useful contributions for your project that can lead to quick improvements you may ordinarily require significant time to crack by yourself.

A public space like GitHub has helped many programmers do away with the impostor syndrome.  What's more, many recruitment managers have said they were more impressed and convinced by a candidate's work maintained on a public platform like GitHub. The great this is that GitHub is free, so you don't have anything stopping you from taking advantage of it.

3. You soft skills

Beyond your ability to code and apply your coding skills, employers also look out for non-tech or soft skills. I mentioned some of them earlier, such as the ability to think quickly, solve problems, and be a team player.

Employers also look out for your ability to communicate your technical languages effectively with others, hold conversations about your work or even teach others. These are basic skills needed to thrive among colleagues in the workplace.

Yes, some developers are amazingly gifted but do less talking as I've met some near autistic impressive talents. So, sometimes these soft skills tests are not necessarily meant to eliminate you, but to determine where your potentials will be maximally utilized.

However, if you are interviewing for a senior developer or a team lead role, employers want to know if you can guide a team. It's not uncommon for some developers to be impressive at programming, but when it comes to managing a teams/work operation, it becomes a case of walking in a minefield.

4. Body languages & Attitude.

Non-tech interviewers or general HR persons also look out for basic body language and attitude that'll help them determine if you are a good fit for the job or the company's culture. Your presence should not be intimidating or appear dismissive while in a discussion with your interviewer. It could raise red flags.

Other negative body language like avoiding eye contact, bouncing your knee, sweating while answering questions can be attributed to nervousness. Still, you can eliminate them with adequate preparation as negative body language could make some interview chose another candidate with a similar profile and no negative body language. Examples of ways to eliminate nervousness and other body language include

  • Avoid cramming, but aim at understanding concepts. This way questions don't throw you off and make you jittery.
  • Create an interview scenario at home with a friend and answer the questions like in a real-life scenario.
  • Don't appear too casual, if you look different it could make you lose confidence.
  • Cover tattoos with appropriate clothing.  Again, looking a bit different from everybody else can cause a little nervousness. It might not matter, but when they do, you’ll probably never know your body art is the reason you didn’t ace an interview.
  • If you cant hear what your interviewer is saying, don’t lose composure by trying to shift your body close, politely tell the interviewer.

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