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Akamai Technologies Software Development Test Engineer 2 Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 Nov 2021

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

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  • Q1. 2 technical interview rounds and 1 managerial round. 1st round of technical happened in hackerank with 5 coding questions and networking related questions. 2nd technical was fully in resume based. DNS and ...

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain OOPS concept and how you apply it in your implementation
  • Ans. 

    OOPS is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures.

    • OOPS focuses on the concept of classes and objects

    • Encapsulation: bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a single unit

    • Inheritance: allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

    • Polymorphism: ability to present the same interface for diffe...

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  • Q2. Difference between Comparable and Comparator. Difference between Abstract Class and Interface
  • Ans. 

    Comparable is an interface used for natural ordering, Comparator is an interface used for custom ordering. Abstract class can have method implementations, Interface cannot.

    • Comparable interface is used to define the natural ordering of objects. Example: String class implements Comparable interface for natural ordering based on alphabetical order.

    • Comparator interface is used to define custom ordering of objects. Example:...

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  • Q3. Given a string. Find the number of occurrences of each character
  • Ans. 

    Count occurrences of each character in a given string

    • Create an array to store the count of each character

    • Iterate through the string and increment the count of each character in the array

    • Return the array with counts for each character

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  • Q4. Given an array. Remove the number of duplicates
  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from an array of strings

    • Iterate through the array and store each element in a set to keep track of unique values

    • Create a new array with the unique values from the set

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  • Q5. Given a student object having name and grade data variables. Sort the object on the basis of highest grade.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic java fundamentals
  • Q2. Spring boot,sql
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some technical questions from manager
  • Q2. Some challenges or scenario based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion mostly
  • Q2. Benifts that they offer with TR
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sliding window based question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java, JS, SQL based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reasons to switch , motivation , salary discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The coding test consists of multiple-choice questions and one medium-hard level coding question.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Given three jugs with different capacities and no measuring tools, how can you measure out a specific amount of water using the jugs you have?
  • Q2. What is the angle between the minute and hour hand of a clock at 3:45?
  • Ans. 

    The angle between the minute and hour hand of a clock at 3:45 is 157.5 degrees.

    • Calculate the angle formed by the hour hand from 12 o'clock position to 3:45 position (135 degrees)

    • Calculate the angle formed by the minute hand from 12 o'clock position to 3:45 position (22.5 degrees)

    • Subtract the smaller angle from the larger angle to get the angle between the two hands (157.5 degrees)

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  • Q3. What is indexing in Database Management Systems (DBMS)?
  • Ans. 

    Indexing in DBMS is a technique used to improve the performance of queries by allowing faster retrieval of data.

    • Indexes are data structures that store a small portion of the data set in an easily searchable format.

    • They help in speeding up the data retrieval process by reducing the number of disk accesses needed.

    • Indexes can be created on one or more columns of a table to improve the performance of SELECT queries.

    • Example...

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  • Q4. What is the lifecycle of a React component?
  • Ans. 

    The lifecycle of a React component includes mounting, updating, and unmounting phases.

    • Mounting phase: constructor, render, componentDidMount

    • Updating phase: shouldComponentUpdate, render, componentDidUpdate

    • Unmounting phase: componentWillUnmount

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  • Q5. How you delete entry in mongodb database
  • Ans. 

    To delete an entry in MongoDB database, you can use the deleteOne() or deleteMany() methods.

    • Use deleteOne() method to delete a single document based on a specific condition

    • Use deleteMany() method to delete multiple documents based on a specific condition

    • Make sure to specify the filter criteria to accurately delete the desired entry

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posted on 5 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from another class

    • Promotes code reusability and reduces redundancy

    • Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

    • Derived class can override or extend the functionality of the base class

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  • Q2. What are the types of joins in mysql
  • Ans. 

    Types of joins in MySQL include inner join, left join, right join, and full join.

    • Inner join: Returns rows when there is a match in both tables.

    • Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Full join: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the tables.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to handle multiple api's
  • Ans. 

    Use a centralized API gateway to manage and route requests to multiple APIs efficiently.

    • Implement a centralized API gateway to handle incoming requests and route them to the appropriate API based on the endpoint.

    • Utilize API management tools like Apigee, Kong, or AWS API Gateway to manage and monitor multiple APIs.

    • Consider implementing a caching layer to improve performance and reduce the number of requests to external

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  • Q2. What does strstr function do?
  • Ans. 

    strstr function searches for a substring within a string and returns a pointer to the first occurrence of the substring.

    • Used in C programming language

    • Syntax: char *strstr(const char *haystack, const char *needle)

    • Example: char *str = strstr("hello world", "world")

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Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. React native related questions
  • Q2. Experince in developing mobile apps
  • Ans. 

    I have 3 years of experience developing mobile apps for both iOS and Android platforms.

    • Developed mobile apps using Swift for iOS and Java/Kotlin for Android

    • Experience with mobile app design principles and user interface development

    • Worked on integrating APIs and third-party libraries for enhanced functionality

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal vikas questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cube root,double pointers
  • Q2. Projects embedded expected
  • Ans. 

    Projects involving embedded systems are expected in the software engineer role.

    • Experience with programming languages commonly used in embedded systems such as C/C++

    • Knowledge of hardware-software interface and real-time operating systems

    • Ability to work with microcontrollers and sensors

    • Examples: Developing firmware for IoT devices, designing control systems for robotics

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal hr questions
  • Q2. Job location and projects

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linkedlist , array, stack
  • Q2. What is big data
  • Ans. 

    Big data refers to large volumes of structured and unstructured data that is too complex for traditional data processing applications.

    • Big data involves processing and analyzing large volumes of data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights.

    • It can come from various sources such as social media, sensors, devices, and business transactions.

    • Examples of big data technologies include Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases.

    • Big d...

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Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java basic questions OOP and simple code
  • Q2. String manipulation and string index access
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about you self
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and experience in developing innovative solutions.

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from XYZ University

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Experience working on projects involving machine learning and artificial intelligence

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment

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  • Q2. How do you see yourself after 5 year in this org ?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers, contributing to innovative projects, and continuously learning and growing in my role.

    • Leading a team of developers on challenging projects

    • Contributing to innovative software solutions

    • Continuously learning and growing in my role

    • Possibly pursuing advanced certifications or degrees to enhance my skills

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Akamai Technologies Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Akamai Technologies Software Development Test Engineer 2 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 Akamai Technologies. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Akamai Technologies expect are Python, DNS, Linux, HTTP and Unix.

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