I interviewed for a Lead Data Engineer role and went through multiple rounds with technical and leadership interviewers. The discussions focused on data engineering architecture, data quality frameworks, and governance practices, which align closely with my current role as a data quality engineering specialist. After completing the interview process, the feedback provided was that I “lacked depth in the required skills,” which was unexpected given that the topics discussed are part of my current specialization. Within a few days of receiving this feedback, the company posted a new role for a Lead Data Quality Analyst with requirements very similar to the experience outlined in my resume and discussed during interviews. The process left the impression that the role expectations may not have been clearly defined before interviewing candidates.