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Barclays Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Barclays Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. How you will find the smallest of 4 numbers without using >.< and min function using java
- Q2. Swap two number without using temperory variable
- Q3. How you will add 2 table
Barclays Software Engineer Interview Experiences
9 interviews found
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Interview Questionnaire
11 Questions
- Q1. 1st technical round
- Q2. How you will find the smallest of 4 numbers without using >.< and min function using java
- Ans.
Finding smallest of 4 numbers without using >.< and min function in Java.
Initialize a variable with the first number
Compare it with the remaining numbers using if-else statements
If a smaller number is found, update the variable
Repeat until all numbers are compared
The final value of the variable will be the smallest number
- Q3. Write a code for palindrome
- Ans.
Code for palindrome checking
Convert the input to lowercase to ignore case sensitivity
Use two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the string
Compare the characters at both pointers and move them towards each other
If all characters match, it's a palindrome
- Q4. Write any javascript code
- Ans.
Javascript code to display 'Hello World!' on the webpage
Create a new HTML file
Add a script tag with 'type' attribute set to 'text/javascript'
Inside the script tag, use document.write() to display 'Hello World!'
- Q5. Swap two number without using temperory variable
- Ans.
Swap two numbers without using a temporary variable.
Use addition and subtraction to swap the values
Use XOR operator to swap the values
Use multiplication and division to swap the values
- Q6. How you will add 2 table
- Ans.
To add 2 tables, we need to use a join operation on a common column.
Identify the common column between the tables
Choose the appropriate join type (inner, outer, left, right)
Write the SQL query to join the tables
Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column
- Q7. Difference between union and union all
- Ans.
Union combines and removes duplicates, Union All combines all rows including duplicates.
Union is used to combine the result sets of two or more SELECT statements and remove duplicates.
Union All is used to combine the result sets of two or more SELECT statements and includes all rows, including duplicates.
Union is slower than Union All as it has to remove duplicates.
Union requires the same number of columns in all SELEC...
- Q8. They provide an instance, and tell us to write a query for that
- Q9. Tell me about yourself
- Q10. The worst situation during your internship period
- Q11. How you will overcome from that worst situation
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The question were not that much difficult. Many apti questions are easy. Technical was very easy for me.
The questions were fully based on java, c and SQL. 7 to 8 questions are from SQL. But all are straight forward questions. Other 2 sections were easy and any student who had a good sort of thinking ability can able to solve those questions.
Tips: Just refer all the basic topics in java, c and sql.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was fully based on the final sem project which i was doing.
Since my project is company's employee portal, i was asked about that. They will dig into deep with respect to that project.
Tips: U should be aware of each and everything in your project which you are going to explain them. The question which they use to ask is really unpredictable.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This is pure technical round where i was asked the questions which is easy but takes time to think. Anyhow, i answered all these questions and get into the next round.
Tips: Logical thinking matters. Though questions look easier, sometimes we co calculate with wrong manner.
So keep calm and think in a broader manner.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical round with pure database stuffs. I was asked only few question in this. Since it was straight forward, i answered all the questions.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Confidence really matters. Though i was not that much good in conversing, i spoke with brave and confidently which makes me to became a part of the barclays team.
General Tips: Be confident enough and answer them what you know.
Talking too much as well as taking less is also a problematic.
Skills: Logical thinking, Technical skills ( Especially about database )
College Name: MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MANIPAL
Motivation: Credits should goes to my bro who motivates me to apply to this comapny.
Skills evaluated in this interview
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
This is Simple medium level
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about Yourself ?
- Ans.
I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in coding and problem-solving.
Experienced in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++
Worked on various projects including web development and mobile applications
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Constantly learning and adapting to new technologies
- Q2. Project Based Questions and Related to Resume Based ?
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Design patterns
- Q2. Spring annotations
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How does polymorphism work?
- Q2. Sort an array rotated at some pivot
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How do you handle conflict in team
- Q2. Tell about an instance when you showed leadership skills
Interview Preparation Tips
Barclays interview questions for designations
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
Online coding, and mcqs
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Technical round
- Q2. Basic DSA, core Java , project based questions,
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Managerial round
- Q2. Barclays principal, why Barclays, personality questions
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I was interviewed in Jul 2022.
Java - oops - sql and c++ output for code
(2 Questions)
- Q1. DBMS - normalisation
- Q2. Projects and oops and resume
Interview Preparation Tips
Selected
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Technical questions similar to stuff done in uni
Case study of how to fix a bug on an app
Shubham Srivastava
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: General aptitude consisted of quantitative questions .There were 6 questions and suggested time as 10 minutes. Questions were of easy level. Questions based on numbers,distance,time etc..Answers of general aptitude were to be written in textbox. eg ans is 4,write 4. there were no options in quant. Answers were integers an easy.
Technical comprehension involved two paragraphs and questions based on sql.
Logical analysis contained questions of logical deduction mainly.
Program tracing involved finding output of programs(mainly while loop and if else)..
Programming : There was only one question of programming(to be solved in 30 minutes). Code was given and was to be modified.Modification involved like , find out the least salary of employees,... (they used file input output and structures).
Tips: Practice basic aptitude.Concepts should be clear.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 18
Skills: Basic C/C++, Logical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, General Aptitude
College Name: NIT Raipur
Ritika Nevatia
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Study data interpretation (calculator allowed) and pattern puzzles
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Two topics (have been same case studies for past 4 years now): - Mobile app improvement - Making a business decision
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Everything depends only on HR interview
Tips: Make a list of your strengths and an example for each!
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Short, easy and basic questions asked about projects and DS. Pretty chilled
College Name: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
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