Qubit Labs follows a structured process to identify the best candidates, ensuring we find seasoned experts with a unique combination of solid technical knowledge and soft skills. This process ensures that only experienced developers who align with your project requirements and share your values are presented for consideration.
1. Pre-Screening by Qubit Labs
Initially, we develop a candidate profile that aligns with the client’s goals and requirements. Based on this profile, we assess the candidates’ expertise and experience, verify the needed soft skills, and determine availability and salary expectations. This profile also shapes our selection of Python developers and interview approach.
2. Technical Assessments
We perform semi-structured (structured questions with space for in-depth investigation) and structured (fixed questions in a specified sequence) interviews. They may include behavioral evaluations, competency questions, and, where appropriate, technical exams that correspond with the particular needs of the position. For instance, we may conduct coding challenges to test developers’ Python skills, organize live coding sessions to evaluate their approach to testing and debugging, and perform core reviews to check how well expert engineers implement the best practices in their work.
3. Behavioral Interviews
We evaluate specific soft skills, such as problem-solving, time management, collaboration, conflict resolution, and openness to feedback. We also assess the leadership skills and adaptability of senior Python developers. To identify these abilities based on candidates’ prior experiences and behaviors, we employ behavioral and competency-based interviewing methodologies, such as the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and PARLA (Problem, Action, Result, Learning, Application). We also use a tailored strategy to meet the unique demands of every customer. For instance, a candidate’s prior leadership experience may be a top consideration for some clients, whereas others focus on proactivity and a collaborative mindset. Therefore, we create questions that evaluate the most critical aspects.
On top of that, we assess individuals’ goals and mindsets to ensure Python developers seamlessly fit the client’s corporate culture. We prefer video interviews since they give us a more complete picture of candidates’ suitability for the position by analyzing their non-verbal clues. Additionally, we always evaluate English proficiency to eliminate any communication issues.
4. Client Involvement
We encourage clients to participate in the interviews to ensure a developer has excellent technical skills applicable to real-world scenarios in a client’s business, can blend into an in-house team effortlessly, is a perfect cultural fit, and can work well in the specified time zone. Therefore, you’ll get an expert who aligns perfectly with your project goals and company mission.