I applied online. N got a call from recruiter directly. So I discussed pretty much with the recruiter that I'm not a hard core developer but I can program for Test Automation. She okayed for this. Pause. After two days a telephonic round was scheduled with the delivery lead. Before interviewing me he already had my CV and have expected him to gone through. Nevertheless I still explained in detail what I've worked on. No questions no answers. He took a round about saying that he thinks I cannot be hired for the position as I might not clear all the rounds (according to him) because they are going to be very difficult for me. 8 rounds of interview out of which all are technical. And in turn he does me a favor by mentioning about some lesser role to be interviewed for. So that In case in future if SDET role gets emptied I can vouch for it. What's this? A consolation prize? If recruiter and hiring manager have not understood the skill set vs. jd pls don't shortlist a candidate for interview. And please decide if a position is really open(if your favorite people are not in queue) to be hired for. Don't offer biscuits. It doesn't suit.