Capgemini Data Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Describe yourself
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I am a detail-oriented data engineer with a passion for problem-solving and a strong background in programming and data analysis.
• Experienced in designing and implementing data pipelines

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Java

• Skilled in data modeling and database management

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Q2. Summary of your formation
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I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Data Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

• Master's degree in Data Engineering
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Some DSA problems medium level

Q1. Spark archi, hadoop ecosystem, hive
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Q2. Some sql questions also
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Q1. Find the second largest
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To find the second largest element in an array
• Sort the array in descending order

• Return the element at index 1
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Q2. Drop duplicates
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Numeric ability , reasoning, maths

Python , data structures, c , c++, java

Q1. Python to write a factorial
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Python code to calculate factorial of a number
• Use a recursive function to calculate the factorial

• Base case: if n is 0 or 1, return 1

• Recursive case: return n * factorial(n-1)

• Example: def factorial(n): return 1 if n == 0 or n == 1 else n * factorial(n-1)
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Q2. Ddl commands and dml
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Q1. Tell me about yourself
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Q2. Why IT after electrical engineering
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Combining my electrical engineering background with IT skills allows me to work on cutting-edge technologies and solve complex problems.
• Interest in technology and data analysis sparked during electrical engineering studies

• Realized the potential of combining electrical engineering knowledge with IT for innovative solutions

• Opportunities in data engineering field align with my career goals
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Q1. Optimization technique in pyspark
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One optimization technique in PySpark is using partitioning to distribute data evenly across nodes.
• Use partitioning to distribute data evenly across nodes

• Avoid shuffling data unnecessarily

• Cache intermediate results to avoid recomputation
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Q2. How to handle data skewness ?
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Data skewness can be handled by partitioning data, using sampling techniques, optimizing queries, and using parallel processing.
• Partitioning data based on key values to distribute workload evenly

• Using sampling techniques to estimate skewed data distribution

• Optimizing queries by using appropriate indexes and query optimization techniques

• Using parallel processing to distribute workload across multiple nodes
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Q1. Write a query to find the 2nd highest salary.
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Query to find the 2nd highest salary in a database table.
• Use the ORDER BY clause to sort salaries in descending order.

• Use the LIMIT clause to retrieve the second row.

• Consider handling cases where there may be ties for the highest salary.
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Q2. Write a code to count frequency of elements in a list.
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Code to count frequency of elements in a list of strings.
• Use a dictionary to store the frequency of each element in the list.

• Iterate through the list and update the count in the dictionary.

• Return the dictionary with element frequencies.
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Q1. What are the Components of Data factory pipeline ?
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Components of Data factory pipeline include datasets, activities, linked services, triggers, and pipelines.
• Datasets: Define the data structure and location for input and output data.

• Activities: Define the actions to be performed on the data such as data movement, data transformation, or data processing.

• Linked Services: Define the connections to external data sources or destinations.

• Triggers: Define the conditions that ...read more
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Q2. What is the activity use for creating email notification?
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The activity used for creating email notification is sending an email.
• Use SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) to send emails

• Set up an email server or use a third-party email service provider

• Include the recipient's email address, subject, and message content

• Can be automated using tools like Python's smtplib library or email marketing platforms like Mailchimp
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English test for reading,writting ,listening,speaking skills

Q1. Tell me about yourself ?
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Q2. Career background and experience?
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