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Interview process

Summer Developer

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Starting your process

Please apply through our website or via LinkedIn.

To apply, you’ll need to:

  •  Submit your resume (1–2 pages)

  •  Answer the application questions

Please write your resume and application answers in English.

Application deadline:

Sunday 1 March 2026 at midnight

We will review all applications, so there’s no need to rush — being among the first 100 applicants won’t impact your chances.

Responses & next steps:

  •  We will get back to all applicants by Friday 6 March

  •  While we’re unable to provide personalized feedback at this stage, we will share general feedback and learning resources to support your growth


Homework

What to expect: 

  •  You will receive the homework assignment on Monday 9 March at 9am
  •  You will get further instructions in your email invitation
  •  Please submit the homework assignment by Sunday 15 March at midnight

What's next? 

  •  You will hear from us by Friday 27 March with a link to schedule your intro call 

Introductory call

Duration: 30 minutes
Interviewer: Rebecca Goodall
Location: Remote (Google Meet)

What to expect:

  •  We’ll begin with brief introductions

  •  You’ll answer some open-ended questions about your background

  •  You’ll have time to ask us any questions about the role or Reaktor

  •  There will be a very short code review

  •  This interview will be conducted in English

How to prepare:

  •  Research Reaktor, who are we? What do we do? What is consulting? Browse our case studies to get a sense of our work

  •  Reread the job advert and reflect on your past experiences

  •  Review what you wrote in your application and consider if there’s anything you’d like to expand on during the call

  •  Prepare to ask us questions, what do you need to know to decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you?

  •  Make sure you're set-up in a quiet place to take the call, you can check out our tips on preparing for video interviews

  •  No need to over prepare! While it’s great to be ready, we don’t expect you to spend hours preparing for this interview

AI notetaking

To make sure nothing important is missed, we use an AI Notetaker to record and transcribe some interviews. This helps ensure accuracy and consistency in our evaluation. Interviewers still take their own notes, and recordings are used only for internal review.

If you’d prefer not to be recorded, you can opt out using a link in your calendar invite — this will not affect your interview or candidacy in any way.

What’s next?

  •  You will hear from us by Friday 10 April

  •  While we are unable to provide detailed feedback at this stage, we will share general feedback and learning resources to support your growth


Soft skills interview

Duration: 60 minutes
Interviewer: The talent acquisition team
Location: Remote (Google Meet)

What to expect:

  •  We’ll start with a few tips to guide the conversation

  •  You’ll answer questions about your ways of working, collaboration, and teamwork (read more about this on our Attitude Interview info page)

  •  There will be time for you to ask questions at the end

  • This interview will be conducted in English

How to prepare:

  •  Learn about our culture through our Culture page or explore a post from our "Dear future colleague…” series

  •  Familiarize yourself with the STAR Method, this can help structure your responses effectively

  •  Reflect on past experiences, think about examples that showcase your collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

AI notetaking

To make sure nothing important is missed, we use an AI Notetaker to record and transcribe some interviews. This helps ensure accuracy and consistency in our evaluation. Interviewers still take their own notes, and recordings are used only for internal review.

If you’d prefer not to be recorded, you can opt out using a link in your calendar invite — this will not affect your interview or candidacy in any way.

What’s next?

  •  You will hear from us by Friday 17 April

  •  If you would like some feedback at this stage, please let your recruiter know


Skills interview

Duration: 90 minutes
Interviewers: Two of our developers
Location: In person, at our offices

What to expect:

  •  We’ll start with introductions, followed by a deep dive into your software skills

  •  You’ll go through open-ended technical questions, a code review, and a live coding exercise

  •  We’ll explore your experience with modern web development technologies

  •  The conversation is structured to reflect Reaktor’s real working environment

  •  There will be a short break halfway through, but feel free to ask for additional breaks if needed

How to prepare:

  •  You’ll be speaking with two of Reaktor’s consultants, so think about what questions you’d like to ask them

  •  This is not a memory test, and we don’t expect you to present code

  •  Come well-rested, approach the conversation with a clear mind and a collaborative mindset

What’s next?

  •  You will hear from us by Friday 1 May

  •  If you would like personalized feedback after this interview, please reach out to your recruiter — they will provide as much insight as they can


Offer

Duration: 60 minutes
With: Riku Rahikainen
Location: Remote (Google Meet)

What to expect:

  •  This is your opportunity to ask any final questions and get to know us better

  •  We’ll provide feedback on your interviews and discuss what onboarding will look like

  •  You do not need to prepare anything in advance

What’s next?

You will receive your offer, and we’ll finalize your start date together