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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 Nov 2024

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Nov 2023.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. String Interpolation and string related methods
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the duplicate in the string
  • Ans. 

    Use a hash set to find duplicates in a string array

    • Iterate through the array and add each element to a hash set

    • If the element is already in the hash set, it is a duplicate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Reverse the string
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string

    • Create an empty string to store the reversed string

    • Iterate through the original string from end to start and append each character to the new string

    • Return the reversed string

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic definitions and project related queries

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a very good understanding of the basic concepts, say the words/terminologies which you would know so that if they ask the next question on that you should be able to answer the question. You can practice leetcode easy and little bit of mediums, I know a person who have been asked a leetcode medium.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic c# questions , few logical and angular questions.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DB questions, design patterns, few architectural questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to the basics and be concrete on concepts

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How does the CAN TP (Controller Area Network Transport Protocol) work?
  • Ans. 

    CAN TP is a protocol used for transferring large data packets over Controller Area Network.

    • CAN TP breaks large data packets into smaller segments for transmission

    • It uses flow control mechanisms to ensure all segments are received and retransmits if necessary

    • CAN TP is commonly used in automotive and industrial applications

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain autosar layer
  • Ans. 

    AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) is a standardized software architecture for automotive systems.

    • AUTOSAR is a layered architecture consisting of four layers: Application Layer, Runtime Environment (RTE) Layer, Basic Software Layer, and Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL).

    • Each layer in AUTOSAR has specific responsibilities and interfaces with other layers to ensure modularity and reusability of software...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you prepared to work from home?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Opps, overloading and overriding, factory n singleton patteren
  • Q2. Collections HashMap internal working
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write polyfill for array map
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Get minimum from stream. Query based.
  • Q2. Minimum number of platforms for trains. Arrival n departure time is given.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Instagram feed
  • Ans. 

    Designing Instagram feed involves displaying user's photos and videos in a visually appealing and user-friendly manner.

    • Display user's posts in a grid layout with images/videos and captions

    • Allow users to like, comment, and share posts

    • Implement infinite scrolling to load more posts as user scrolls down

    • Include a search bar to search for specific users or hashtags

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Minimum spanning tree based data structure question

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Assignment 

A code to identify errors and write Junit. Optimise the code as well.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Stacks using queue
  • Ans. 

    Implementing a stack using two queues

    • Use two queues to simulate a stack

    • Push operation: Enqueue the element to queue 1

    • Pop operation: Dequeue all elements from queue 1 to queue 2, dequeue the last element from queue 1, then swap the queues

    • Top operation: Return the front element of queue 1

    • Example: Push 1, 2, 3 - Queue 1: [1, 2, 3], Queue 2: []

    • Example: Pop - Queue 1: [1, 2], Queue 2: [3]

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. BFS and Knapsack problem, previous project experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very clear with the technology stack and basic DSA problems.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Git branching strategy
  • Q2. Use of git revert
  • Ans. 

    Git revert is used to undo changes made in a commit by creating a new commit that undoes the changes.

    • Git revert is used to undo changes made in a specific commit without altering the commit history.

    • It creates a new commit that undoes the changes introduced by the specified commit.

    • Git revert is useful for reverting changes without losing the commit history or affecting other team members' work.

    • Example: git revert

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Merging process
Round 2 - Technical 

(11 Questions)

  • Q1. Jenkis node , what is the use
  • Ans. 

    Jenkins node is a machine that executes tasks as part of a Jenkins build process.

    • Jenkins nodes can be physical machines or virtual machines.

    • Nodes can be configured to run specific types of jobs or tasks.

    • Nodes help distribute workload and improve efficiency in Jenkins pipelines.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do we name to the node
  • Ans. 

    Nodes can be named based on their functionality, purpose, or position in a hierarchy.

    • Name based on functionality (e.g. loginNode, paymentNode)

    • Name based on purpose (e.g. validationNode, processingNode)

    • Name based on position in hierarchy (e.g. parentNode, childNode)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the plugins used in jenkins
  • Ans. 

    Jenkins has a wide range of plugins for various functionalities.

    • Pipeline plugins (e.g. Pipeline, Multibranch Pipeline)

    • SCM plugins (e.g. Git, SVN)

    • Build and test plugins (e.g. Maven, JUnit)

    • Notification plugins (e.g. Email, Slack)

    • Monitoring plugins (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is jenkins library
  • Ans. 

    Jenkins library is a collection of reusable code that can be shared across multiple Jenkins pipelines.

    • Jenkins library allows for code reuse and sharing across pipelines

    • It helps in maintaining consistency and reducing duplication of code

    • Libraries can be stored in version control systems like Git and referenced in Jenkins pipelines

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How we integrate other tools to jenkins
  • Ans. 

    Integrating other tools to Jenkins involves using plugins and configuring build pipelines.

    • Install the necessary plugins for the tools you want to integrate with Jenkins

    • Configure the tools in Jenkins global configuration settings

    • Create build pipelines that include steps for interacting with the integrated tools

    • Use Jenkins API to automate interactions with external tools

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What else jenkins do
  • Q7. Diff b/w docker and docker swarm
  • Ans. 

    Docker is a containerization platform for running applications in isolated environments, while Docker Swarm is a tool for orchestrating multiple Docker containers across multiple hosts.

    • Docker is used for creating and managing containers, while Docker Swarm is used for managing multiple containers across multiple hosts.

    • Docker is suitable for single host deployments, while Docker Swarm is suitable for multi-host deployme...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Differentiate k8s from docker swarm
  • Ans. 

    K8s is a container orchestration tool while Docker Swarm is a clustering and scheduling tool for Docker containers.

    • K8s is more widely used and has a larger community support compared to Docker Swarm.

    • K8s supports more advanced features like auto-scaling, self-healing, and rolling updates.

    • Docker Swarm is easier to set up and manage for smaller scale deployments.

    • K8s uses declarative configuration while Docker Swarm uses i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Prepare all commands for devops tool must
  • Q10. What is git hooks
  • Ans. 

    Git hooks are scripts that run automatically before or after certain Git commands are executed.

    • Git hooks are customizable scripts that can be triggered by specific Git events.

    • They can be used to enforce coding standards, run tests, or automate deployment processes.

    • Examples of Git hooks include pre-commit, post-commit, pre-push, and post-merge hooks.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What is https and ssh cloning
  • Ans. 

    HTTPS is a secure communication protocol used for secure communication over the internet. SSH cloning is a method of cloning a repository using the SSH protocol.

    • HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure and is used to secure communication over the internet.

    • It encrypts the data being transmitted between the client and the server, providing a secure connection.

    • SSH cloning is a method of cloning a Git repository...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal info only

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn all devops tool commands

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Full stack question with java and angular and sql

Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study on project

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Software Engineer interview?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) interview process are One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Automatic Data Processing (ADP). The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Automatic Data Processing (ADP) expect are AWS, Agile Coaching, Application Software, Biotechnology and C++.
What are the top questions asked in Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Senior Software Engineer interview?

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