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Elsevier Senior Software Engineer 4 Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 2 Jun 2023

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1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Basic maths and logical questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 Easy-medium dsa questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Implement Selection sort
  • Q2. Design Library management
  • Ans. 

    Design a library management system for tracking books, users, and transactions.

    • Create database tables for books, users, and transactions

    • Implement functions for adding, updating, and deleting books and users

    • Include features for borrowing and returning books with due dates

    • Generate reports on book availability, overdue books, and user activity

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have strong CS fundamentals they touch every topic
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic python qyestions
  • Q2. Oops concepts in python
  • Ans. 

    Oops concepts in Python include inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from another class.

    • Encapsulation restricts access to certain components within a class.

    • Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class.

    • Abstraction hides complex implementation details and only shows the necessary features.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sql queries in framework
  • Ans. 

    SQL queries are commonly used in frameworks for data manipulation and retrieval.

    • SQL queries are used to interact with databases within a framework.

    • Frameworks like Hibernate, Entity Framework, and Django ORM use SQL queries to perform database operations.

    • SQL queries can be written directly in code or generated by the framework based on object-relational mapping.

    • Examples: SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE condition, INSERT ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Q5. Design pattern in python
  • Ans. 

    Design patterns in Python are reusable solutions to common problems in software design.

    • Design patterns help in creating maintainable and scalable code.

    • Some common design patterns in Python include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Strategy.

    • Each design pattern has its own purpose and implementation.

    • Design patterns promote code reusability and flexibility.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Graph ques DSA, number pattern question

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

I applied via Naukri.com

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 - Coding Test 

The written test involved qiestions from bssic aptitude, computer fundamentals and coding.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a technical discussion with the pannel. The discussion was mostly based in what's written in resume. Expect the questions from Java, OOPs, Data structures, SQL.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a one on one discussion with the manager. It was mostly to identify if the candidate meets basic non technical requirements for the job role.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was little tricky as i was interviewed by the HR head since all other HRs were busy interviewing other candidates. it was mostly to check the communication skills, flexibility of the employee, t...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell Me what s java
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level programming language known for its portability, security, and versatility.

    • Java is an object-oriented language

    • It is platform-independent, meaning it can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

    • Java is used for developing a wide range of applications, from mobile apps to enterprise software

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Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Oracle database and Oracle adfs

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Good job got my freshers company 'I will good jobs
  • Q2. Provide my company and good work. My company information my implement
  • Q3. This can share my other ways still give to my professions
  • Q4. This is good career way development
  • Q5. My interview information I asked just now company other one any way...
  • Q6. How make to another information asked my him

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My interview good discipline and good question answer them ,first one my good job incread to some problems solve my company problems prescribed to them
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How nodejs works internally?
  • Ans. 

    Node.js is a runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside of a web browser.

    • Node.js uses the V8 JavaScript engine from Google Chrome to execute code.

    • It is built on the event-driven, non-blocking I/O model, making it lightweight and efficient.

    • Node.js uses a single-threaded event loop to handle multiple concurrent connections.

    • It has a built-in module system that allows developers to easily add functionality t

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Std input output questions of js

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company

Skills evaluated in this interview

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How many rounds are there in Elsevier Senior Software Engineer 4 interview?
Elsevier interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Elsevier interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.

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