Barclays Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in PuneEligibility criteria7.5 CGPABarclays interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - projects. solving random problems, from Leetcode, DSA skills.Time required to prepare for the interview - 6 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Master Your Data Structures and Algorithm, solving Leetcode, Geeksforgeeks, having a great solved count is not that important. Just make sure, you are comfortable.
Tip 2 : Master Your Data Structures and Algorithm, if you think, you are done, try reading more about competietive programming topics at https://cp-algorithms.com/
Tip 3 : Have at least 2 Good Project, That would be an advantage

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to complete in 1 page, without reducing the beauty. Show atleast 2 project, 2 hackathons, 1 internship, and your achivement.
Tip 2 : Be honest. Copying something from github, isn't a great idea. You can do, but please work in it. Spend 1 week reading that code, and try implementing that project by yourself, and then put into the resume.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in PuneEligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPABarclays interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structure, Algorithms, Basics of object oriented programming, Operating System, Database Management System, C++ BasicsTime required to prepare for the interview - 10 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Do not totally depend on past interview questions or as such unless and until you have a strong foundation. Just build the foundation first in starting months.
Tip 2 : More focus should be on problem-solving skills. Develop the skills of using applications.(Eg.: Where one should use Hashmap, Arraylist, etc.)
Tip 3 : Try to solve the problem on your own. Just sink yourself into the question so much that you don't need to look for the solution.(Figure out solution in your own way).
Tip 4 : Regarding project, quantity doesn't matter but what matters the most is you should know about the project from start to end. Able to explain the project clearly. Be ready with technical as well as Behavioral questions.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Get rid of irrelevant topics or headings.(Eg. Stood 1st in Annual Sack Race Competition.)
Tip 3 : Make sure you don't keep anything which create problem at time of Interview.
Tip 4 : Short and crisp Resume with each spelling checked twice.
Tip 5 : Keep updating your resume based on addition of Internship/Projects, etc.
Tip 6 : Keep the file name(Resume saved as pdf or any format) decent too.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dbms and java are important topic having project related in these topic is a plus point ,need good communication skills, dsa is not so important

Round: Test
Experience: The question paper was a mix of aptitude, programming of c++ java , sql and reasoning.
There was negative marking set for each questions.
Tips: Attempt that portion first in which you are really confident.
Dont try to attempt all questions , as negative marking plays big role.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As Barclays is a bank , so this kind of question is obvious.
Be prepared for technical process that takes place in a usual banking domain.
Also , any type of question whether reasoning based or technical can be asked.
Tips: Be confident. Try to tell everything in a straight manner.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: You can put humour while answering as this shows your positivity.
There can be many reason for this like birds ia dead , bird is deaf , bird is of plastic. You can choose whatever hit into your mind.

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Explaining the thing in which you already have knowledge is a plus point.
But make sure you have complete knowledge of your college project as they can ask as many questions as possible because your project is the main thing which can extend your interview time.

Skills: Common Sense, Presence Of Mind, Positive Thinking, Ability To Deliver On A Project, C Programming
College Name: UPTU
Motivation: As it is a product based company , so chances of growth is good and pay scale is better.