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Oracle Cerner Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 Nov 2024

8 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. Have you worked on AWS technology?
Ans. 

Yes, I have experience working with AWS technology.

  • I have worked on deploying applications on AWS EC2 instances.

  • I have experience setting up and managing AWS S3 buckets for storing data.

  • I have used AWS Lambda functions for serverless computing.

  • I have configured and managed AWS RDS for database hosting.

A Software Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. 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.

  • ...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Find errors in the Java code.
Ans. 

The Java code can be analyzed to find errors and bugs.

  • Use a Java IDE or compiler to identify syntax errors.

  • Debug the code to find logical errors and exceptions.

  • Review the code for potential performance issues or code smells.

  • Utilize code analysis tools like FindBugs or SonarQube for additional error detection.

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What would be your first step if a client reports an issue?
Ans. 

My first step would be to gather more information about the issue from the client.

  • Ask the client to provide specific details about the issue such as when it occurred, what actions were taken before the issue occurred, and any error messages received.

  • Try to replicate the issue on a test environment to understand the root cause.

  • Communicate with the client to keep them updated on the progress and potential solutions.

  • ...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Can you join immediately?
Ans. 

I am available to join immediately and excited to contribute to the team and projects.

  • I can start working right away, ensuring no delays in project timelines.

  • My immediate availability allows for a smooth onboarding process.

  • I am eager to learn and adapt quickly to the team dynamics.

  • For example, I can begin contributing to ongoing projects from day one.

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write a program to swap two numbers.
Ans. 

A program to swap two numbers

  • Declare two variables and assign values to them

  • Use a third variable to store the value of the first variable

  • Assign the value of the second variable to the first variable

  • Assign the value of the third variable to the second variable

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. 1. coding question - count the frequency of all chars in a word. 2. ACID properties. 3. swap 2 numbers without using any extra variable.
Ans. 

Count frequency of characters in a word, explain ACID properties, swap 2 numbers without extra variable.

  • To count frequency of characters in a word, create a hashmap to store character counts.

  • ACID properties in database: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability.

  • To swap 2 numbers without extra variable, use XOR operation: a = a ^ b, b = a ^ b, a = a ^ b.

  • Example: word = 'hello', frequency = {'h': 1, 'e': 1, 'l':...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Duplicates in array College Projects Hashmap implementation
Ans. 

Implement a function to find duplicates in an array of strings using Hashmap.

  • Create a Hashmap to store the frequency of each string in the array

  • Iterate through the array and check if the frequency of any string is greater than 1

  • If yes, add it to the list of duplicates

  • Return the list of duplicates

Oracle Cerner Software Engineer Interview Experiences

26 interviews found

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

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About microservices
  • Q2. REST API, Testing
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding on some core java and advanced java
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Simple coding test like palindrome number

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple framework related question and some coding part
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume, past experience based questions
  • Q2. Past projects accomplishments
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technology based questions
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Feedback of all previous rounds
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic 10th standard level aptitude problem

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic very easy level questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Thorough with the basic knowledge of CS fundamentals
  • Q2. 1. coding question - count the frequency of all chars in a word. 2. ACID properties. 3. swap 2 numbers without using any extra variable.
  • Ans. 

    Count frequency of characters in a word, explain ACID properties, swap 2 numbers without extra variable.

    • To count frequency of characters in a word, create a hashmap to store character counts.

    • ACID properties in database: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability.

    • To swap 2 numbers without extra variable, use XOR operation: a = a ^ b, b = a ^ b, a = a ^ b.

    • Example: word = 'hello', frequency = {'h': 1, 'e': 1, 'l': 2, '...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What will be your first step if client reports any issue
  • Ans. 

    My first step would be to gather more information about the issue from the client.

    • Ask the client to provide specific details about the issue such as when it occurred, what actions were taken before the issue occurred, and any error messages received.

    • Try to replicate the issue on a test environment to understand the root cause.

    • Communicate with the client to keep them updated on the progress and potential solutions.

    • Prior...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Try to reproduce the issue
  • Ans. 

    Reproducing an issue involves systematically identifying and replicating the conditions under which a bug occurs.

    • Gather detailed information about the issue, including error messages and user actions.

    • Set up the same environment as the user, including software versions and configurations.

    • Follow the exact steps the user took to encounter the issue, documenting each action.

    • Test with different data inputs to see if the iss...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked to design airport tracking system
  • Ans. 

    Design an airport tracking system to monitor flights, baggage, and passenger movements efficiently.

    • Real-time flight tracking: Use GPS and radar data to monitor flight positions.

    • Baggage tracking: Implement RFID tags on luggage for real-time location updates.

    • Passenger flow management: Use sensors and cameras to analyze crowd density at security and boarding gates.

    • Integration with airlines: Provide APIs for airlines to ac...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic OOPs concepts questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. High level OOPs concept questions and was asked to write psuedo code for a problem
  • Q2. Asked about Djikstras algo and was asked psuedo code for it
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR questions, very chill
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Solve Two sum problem
  • Q2. What is threads?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

English ang logical and aptitude test online

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round-1 tech after clearing aptitude test
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round-2 technical after clearing Round-1 technical

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on what technology you put in your resume. Be thorough on basics.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java find errors in code

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java and SQL related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion about work culture and compensation

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How many rounds are there in Oracle Cerner Software Engineer interview?
Oracle Cerner interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Oracle Cerner interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Oracle Cerner Software Engineer 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 Oracle Cerner. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Oracle Cerner expect are Computer science, Healthcare, Debugging, SQL and Information Technology.
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  1. How did you integrate MongoDB with Python in your earlier proj...read more
  2. What will be your first step if client reports any is...read more
  3. 1. coding question - count the frequency of all chars in a word. 2. ACID proper...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Oracle Cerner Software Engineer HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Oracle Cerner Software Engineer interview are -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  2. Tell me about yourse...read more
How long is the Oracle Cerner Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of Oracle Cerner Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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