Ellucian Higher Education Systems Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

It was mixed like aptitude and from technical.

Q1. It was F2F round. Where technical questions were asked.
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Q1. Managerial round. It includes technical and managerial both
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Q1. HR round. It includes all the HR level questions
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Basic logical aptitude questions

Q1. Aggregate Functions in MySQL
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Aggregate functions in MySQL are used to perform calculations on a set of values and return a single value.
• Aggregate functions include COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, and MAX.

• COUNT returns the number of rows in a table.

• SUM returns the sum of a set of values.

• AVG returns the average of a set of values.

• MIN returns the minimum value in a set of values.

• MAX returns the maximum value in a set of values.

• Aggregate functions can be used w...read more
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Q2. Decorators in Python
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Decorators are functions that modify the behavior of other functions without changing their source code.
• Decorators are denoted by '@' symbol in Python.

• They can be used to add functionality to a function, such as logging or timing.

• They can also be used to modify the behavior of a function, such as caching or memoization.

• Decorators can be applied to classes, methods, and functions.

• Examples of built-in decorators in Pytho
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Q3. How can you access the values in dictionary?
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Values in a dictionary can be accessed using keys.
• Use the key to access the corresponding value in the dictionary.

• Values can be accessed using square brackets or the get() method.

• If the key is not present, using square brackets will raise a KeyError, while get() will return None or a default value.

• Example: my_dict = {'key1': 'value1', 'key2': 'value2'}

• my_dict['key1'] will return 'value1'

• my_dict.get('key2') will return ...read more
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Q1. Have you ever worked under tight deadlines?
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Yes
• Yes, I have worked under tight deadlines in my previous roles.

• I am accustomed to working in fast-paced environments and delivering high-quality work within tight timeframes.

• For example, in my previous job, we had a project with a strict deadline of two weeks. Despite the limited time, I successfully completed the project on time by prioritizing tasks, collaborating with team members, and efficiently managing my time
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Q2. What are the key focus areas you focused on to get success in your past roles?
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In my past roles, I focused on key areas such as problem-solving, collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality software.
• Problem-solving: I actively sought out and resolved complex technical issues, finding efficient and effective solutions.

• Collaboration: I worked closely with cross-functional teams, fostering open communication and teamwork to achieve project goals.

• Continuous learning: I consistently...read more
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Q1. Find repeated nos in arrays
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Find repeated numbers in arrays of strings
• Iterate through each string in the array

• Convert each string to an array of numbers

• Use a hash map to track the frequency of each number

• Identify and return the repeated numbers
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Q1. Current company work, reason for change, etc.
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