The interviewers were friendly, responsive, and professional throughout the process. My main concern was the interview structure. I did not meet the hiring manager until the final round, after completing several interviews and performing well in them.
During the final conversation, it became clear that the hiring manager had concerns about my lack of recent backend experience. While I understand that specific experience requirements are important, it would have been more efficient to have the hiring manager interview earlier in the process. This could have helped determine fit sooner and saved time for both the candidate and the company.
Overall, the interviewers were great, but the sequencing of the interview process could be improved.