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Software Developer assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Problem Solving82%
Logical Reasoning74%
SQL68%
Git64%
Error Checking78%
REST API70%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of software development skills.

The Software Developer template combines Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

6tests60minutes96questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Problem Solving

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options.

  • Understanding problems
  • Considering solutions
  • Choosing a response

02 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Logical Reasoning

Shows how candidates reason through unfamiliar problems without prior knowledge.

  • Recognising relationships
  • Evaluating information
  • Drawing conclusions

03 · 20 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

SQL

Checks whether candidates can write the queries the job needs, not just read them.

  • Queries & filtering
  • Joins & relationships
  • Working with databases

04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Git

Checks day to day version control, including branching, merging and recovering from mistakes.

  • Commits & branches
  • Merging changes
  • Version control

05 · 28 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Error Checking

Shows whether candidates spot mistakes in detailed information under time pressure.

  • Comparing records
  • Spotting discrepancies
  • Accuracy with information

06 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

REST API

Checks how candidates design, call and debug HTTP APIs.

  • HTTP requests
  • Resources & responses
  • API behaviour

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery.

You receive a result for each included test: Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Software Developer assessment results.

Software Developer: reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteriaWorkplace example

While reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria, you compare an approved record with a copied entry. All four fields must match exactly.

FieldApproved recordCopied entry
ReferenceAB-2741AB-2741
Quantity3636
Date18 October18 October
Location codeRT-608RT-680
Which field contains the copying error?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Software Developer assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API; workplace situations in Problem Solving. It brings together evidence about coding knowledge, problem solving and reliable delivery, giving you areas to explore when reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria to explore practical application. Use a small code task. Ask them to explain their design, test edge cases and discuss how they would maintain it.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Problem SolvingAsk them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step.
  • Logical ReasoningAsk them to explain the relationships and assumptions behind a conclusion.
  • SQLAsk how they would filter records, join related tables and verify a query result.
  • GitDiscuss a branching workflow, a merge conflict and how they would recover an unwanted change.
  • Error CheckingCheck matching identifiers, amounts and dates before records are shared.
  • REST APIExplore requests, response handling and the checks needed when an API call fails.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Software Developer vacancy?

Yes. Start with Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Problem Solving to explore understanding problems. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Software Developer work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API; workplace situations in Problem Solving online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reviewing a code change against its acceptance criteria to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Problem Solving included?

Shows how candidates break down a workplace problem and choose between options. Ask them to break down a problem, compare options and explain their next step. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Software Developer assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 6 tests and allows 60 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, SQL, Git, Error Checking, REST API separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Software Developer selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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