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Cognizant Senior Architect Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 May 2024

Cognizant Senior Architect Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly the questions about Mainframe modernization related to microfocus, refactoring,etc
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More detail questions about the architecture, refactoring and mainframe modernization practices used in industry
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you scale a e-commerce application
  • Ans. 

    Scaling an e-commerce application involves optimizing performance, increasing capacity, and ensuring reliability.

    • Utilize cloud services for scalability and flexibility

    • Implement caching mechanisms to reduce load on servers

    • Use load balancing to distribute traffic evenly across servers

    • Optimize database queries and indexes for faster retrieval

    • Monitor performance metrics and adjust resources accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to do you handle distributed transaction
  • Ans. 

    Distributed transactions are handled using two-phase commit protocol and distributed locking mechanisms.

    • Use two-phase commit protocol to ensure atomicity across multiple databases.

    • Implement distributed locking mechanisms to maintain consistency.

    • Consider using compensating transactions to handle failures and rollbacks.

    • Use messaging queues for communication between distributed components.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Dec 2021.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the architecture
  • Ans. 

    The architecture is the overall design and structure of a system or application.

    • It includes the components, their relationships, and how they interact with each other.

    • It determines the system's scalability, performance, and maintainability.

    • It can be divided into different layers such as presentation, business logic, and data access.

    • Examples include client-server architecture, microservices architecture, and event-drive

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why those technologies chosen
Round 3 - Case Study 

Scenario based questions with handson issues faced

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why changing company

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep learning daily with the latest technology and trends

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Cloud Implementation Strategy
  • Ans. 

    Cloud implementation strategy involves planning, designing, and executing the migration of applications and data to cloud infrastructure.

    • Assess current infrastructure and applications to determine cloud readiness

    • Define goals and objectives for cloud migration

    • Select appropriate cloud service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

    • Choose cloud provider based on requirements and budget

    • Develop migration plan including timeline, resources...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain multi-cloud Strategy and Solutions
  • Ans. 

    Multi-cloud strategy involves using multiple cloud services from different providers to optimize performance, cost, and reliability.

    • Multi-cloud strategy involves using a combination of public, private, and hybrid clouds to meet specific business needs.

    • It allows organizations to avoid vendor lock-in, improve redundancy, and enhance disaster recovery capabilities.

    • Examples of multi-cloud solutions include using AWS for st...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Solution design in data architecture diagram on azure platform

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Role as solution architect and presales related questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What all factors are considered to arrive at the solution design?
  • Ans. 

    Factors considered for solution design include requirements, constraints, technology, scalability, security, and budget.

    • Requirements of the project

    • Constraints such as time, resources, and technology limitations

    • Technology stack and tools available

    • Scalability of the solution

    • Security measures to be implemented

    • Budget constraints and cost-effectiveness

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your expected designation?
  • Ans. 

    I am expecting the designation of Senior Architect.

    • I have extensive experience in architectural design and project management.

    • I have successfully led multiple architectural projects from concept to completion.

    • I possess strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and other architectural software.

    • I am confident in my ability to mentor and guide junior architects in the team.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain migration dn upgrade
  • Ans. 

    Migration and upgrade involve moving data and systems to a new environment with updated features and functionality.

    • Migration involves transferring data, applications, and systems from one environment to another.

    • Upgrade involves updating software or hardware to a newer version with enhanced features and capabilities.

    • Migration and upgrade processes require careful planning, testing, and implementation to ensure smooth tr...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to project
  • Q2. Quality question
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Good question regarding behaviour

Senior Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Srivatsava Janaswamy

posted on 18 Aug 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Focus on design aspects more than the language or technology. Preparing for examples is good
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It's mostly about salary negotiation

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. -Project Related -Technical Scenarios
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. - Project Related - Technical Scenarios
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic HR Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - - Greet the interviewer
- Be Genuine
- Avoid Goof ups
- Explain the project thoroughly
- Could be code writing

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Senior Architect interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Case Study.
How to prepare for Cognizant Senior Architect 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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Solution Design, RFP, Consulting, Continuous Integration and Devops.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Senior Architect interview?

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