American Express Software Development Engineer II Interview Questions and Answers

During the coding round, I was asked a question about performing insertion sort using recursion. Additionally, there were theoretical questions regarding DBMS and some puzzles. The interview lasted for 45 minutes.

Q1. What questions were asked regarding your projects, particularly those that required a deep dive into the programming languages you utilized, including inquiries about how the server operates and various ap...read more
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Q1. How was your college experience? Where do you live? Your interests and hobbies?
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My college experience was enriching, I live in a bustling city, and my interests include coding, hiking, and playing the guitar.
• College experience was enriching with challenging coursework and extracurricular activities

• I live in a bustling city with access to diverse cultural events and opportunities

• Interests include coding, hiking, and playing the guitar for relaxation and creativity
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Q1. They grind u in javascript,typescript
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Q2. Html css, angular
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Q3. Deep preparation needed
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Q1. Questions from java
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Q2. Questions from basic CS Topics,aptitude
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Questions were on basic arrays and strings

Q1. Personality assessment round
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Question Related to the DP and the Graph

Q1. Kth Max Element in a Array
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Find the Kth maximum element in an array of strings.
• Sort the array in descending order.

• Return the element at index K-1.
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Q2. Coin Change and optimization through DP
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Coin change problem can be solved using dynamic programming to find the minimum number of coins needed to make a certain amount of change.
• Use dynamic programming to build up solutions for smaller subproblems

• Start by initializing an array to store the minimum number of coins needed for each amount from 0 to the target amount

• Iterate through each coin denomination and update the array with the minimum number of coins need
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Q1. Project include in your Resume
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Q2. HR common question
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Q1. Find the character with the maximum frequency
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Iterate through each character in the array of strings and keep track of the frequency of each character. Return the character with the maximum frequency.
• Create a dictionary to store the frequency of each character

• Iterate through each string in the array and then through each character in the string

• Update the frequency count of each character in the dictionary

• Return the character with the maximum frequency
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Q2. Valid parenthesis
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Q1. Have you used Junit? What is the difference between SQl and NoSQl Databases? have you worked with Kafka? Kafka based questions. explain dockerization/ containerization. which java8 feature did you work wit...read more
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Yes, I have experience with Junit, SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Dockerization, Java 8 features, stream() operations, and shell scripting in Unix.
• I have used Junit for unit testing in Java projects.

• SQL databases are relational databases that use structured query language for data manipulation, while NoSQL databases are non-relational databases that provide flexible schema design and horizontal scalability.

• I have work...read more
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Q1. What is the most complex sql query you have written till date. Why did you use nested query to achieve your goal? explain the query. which join did you use in the query. have you implemented hashset? how w...read more
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The most complex SQL query involved nested queries for data manipulation. Used inner join. Implemented hashset and avoided trees due to their drawbacks.
• Nested SQL query used for complex data manipulation

• Inner join used for combining data from multiple tables

• Implemented hashset for efficient data storage and retrieval

• Avoided trees due to their drawbacks such as unbalanced structure and slower traversal times
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Q2. Find and replace words in a file using shell scripting. add an index in the beginning of each line in a file using shell scripting. what is multithreading? difference between single threaded and multithrea...read more
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Shell scripting for find and replace, adding index to lines, multithreading, hashmap vs hashtable, stack vs queue
• Use sed command for find and replace in shell scripting

• Use awk command to add an index at the beginning of each line in a file

• Multithreading is the ability of a CPU to execute multiple threads concurrently

• Single threaded means only one thread is executed at a time, while multithreaded allows multiple threads...read more
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Q1. Behavioral questions- tell me about yourself. do you have any questions for us?
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Aptitude was very basic.

Q1. What is constant?
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A constant is a value that does not change during the execution of a program.
• Constants are used to store values that remain the same throughout the program.

• They are declared using the 'const' keyword in many programming languages.

• Examples include mathematical constants like pi (3.14159) or physical constants like the speed of light (299,792,458 m/s).
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Q2. What is object oriented programming?
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Object oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data and code.
• Objects are instances of classes, which define the structure and behavior of the objects.

• Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of object oriented programming.

• Example: Inheritance allows a subclass to inherit attributes and methods from a superclass.
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Q1. Salary Negotiation
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Q2. Work culture description
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Our work culture is collaborative, innovative, and focused on continuous learning and growth.
• Encourages teamwork and open communication

• Emphasizes creativity and problem-solving

• Provides opportunities for professional development

• Values diversity and inclusion

• Promotes a healthy work-life balance
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Q1. Project questions
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Q2. Spring related questions
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