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Updated 28 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 hacker rank questions easy to medium level asked to solve in 60 mins.

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Design patterns java when and what to use
  • Ans. 

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

    • Design patterns should be used when there is a recurring problem in software design.

    • Design patterns can improve code readability, maintainability, and scalability.

    • Examples of design patterns include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Decorator.

    • It's important to choose the right design pattern for the specific problem at hand.

    • Design pattern...

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  • Q2. OOPs concepts deep dive - scenario based questions
  • Q3. Java 8 streams - how they function internally
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 streams are functional programming constructs that allow for efficient processing of large data sets.

    • Streams are composed of a source, intermediate operations, and a terminal operation.

    • Intermediate operations include filter, map, and sorted, and are lazily evaluated.

    • Terminal operations trigger the evaluation of the stream and include forEach, reduce, and collect.

    • Streams can be parallelized for even greater perfo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between fixed thread pool and cached thread pool
  • Ans. 

    Fixed thread pool has a fixed number of threads while cached thread pool creates new threads as needed.

    • Fixed thread pool is suitable for tasks with a known number of threads

    • Cached thread pool is suitable for tasks with unknown number of threads

    • Fixed thread pool can cause resource wastage if the number of threads is too high

    • Cached thread pool can cause performance issues if the number of threads is too high

    • Example: Fixe...

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Round 4 - Technical 

(11 Questions)

  • Q1. All spring boot scenario based questions
  • Q2. How to handle spring app config
  • Ans. 

    Spring app config can be handled using various methods such as XML configuration, Java configuration, and annotation-based configuration.

    • XML configuration involves creating an XML file and defining beans and their dependencies.

    • Java configuration involves creating a Java class and using annotations to define beans and their dependencies.

    • Annotation-based configuration involves using annotations to define beans and their ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to improve application performance
  • Ans. 

    Improving application performance requires optimizing code, database queries, and server resources.

    • Identify and fix slow database queries

    • Use caching to reduce server load

    • Optimize code by reducing unnecessary loops and improving algorithms

    • Use a content delivery network (CDN) to reduce server load

    • Upgrade server hardware or use cloud-based resources

    • Minimize HTTP requests and reduce file sizes for faster page load times

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Microservices communication patterns
  • Ans. 

    Microservices use various communication patterns like synchronous, asynchronous, event-driven, and message-based.

    • Synchronous communication involves direct request-response interactions between services.

    • Asynchronous communication uses messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka to decouple services.

    • Event-driven communication involves services publishing events to a message broker, which other services can subscribe to.

    • Mess...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to use cache with spring boot
  • Ans. 

    Using cache with Spring Boot

    • Add @EnableCaching annotation to main class

    • Add @Cacheable annotation to methods that need caching

    • Configure cache properties in application.properties file

    • Use CacheManager to manage caches

    • Example: @Cacheable(value = "users", key = "#id")

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How to use async in spring boot - advantages
  • Ans. 

    Async in Spring Boot allows non-blocking I/O operations, improving application performance.

    • Async enables parallel processing of requests, improving throughput.

    • It allows the application to handle more requests with the same resources.

    • It reduces the response time for long-running operations.

    • Use @Async annotation to mark methods as asynchronous.

    • Use CompletableFuture to handle async results.

    • Example: @Async public Completab...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How mvc pattern works in spring mvc
  • Ans. 

    Spring MVC follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern for building web applications.

    • Model represents the data and business logic

    • View renders the model data and provides user interface

    • Controller handles user requests, updates model and selects view

    • Spring MVC provides DispatcherServlet as front controller

    • RequestMapping annotation maps URL to controller method

    • ModelAndView object returns model data and view name

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  • Q8. What is filter and why it is required
  • Ans. 

    Filter is a method used to extract specific data from a larger set based on certain criteria.

    • Filter is required to extract specific data from a larger set.

    • It is used to reduce the amount of data that needs to be processed.

    • Filter can be applied to arrays, objects, and even strings.

    • Examples include filtering out all even numbers from an array or all emails from a list that contain a specific keyword.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. How authentication and authorization works - oauth2 way of handling them
  • Ans. 

    OAuth2 is a protocol for authentication and authorization that allows third-party applications to access user data without sharing passwords.

    • OAuth2 provides a secure and standardized way for users to grant access to their resources to third-party applications.

    • It involves the exchange of tokens between the user, the third-party application, and the resource server.

    • Authentication is handled by the authorization server, w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Difference between jwt and oauth2, how to secure rest endpoints
  • Ans. 

    JWT is a token format while OAuth2 is a protocol. Both can be used to secure REST endpoints.

    • JWT is a self-contained token that contains user information and can be used for authentication and authorization.

    • OAuth2 is a protocol that allows third-party applications to access user data without sharing passwords.

    • To secure REST endpoints, both JWT and OAuth2 can be used depending on the use case.

    • For example, JWT can be used...

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  • Q11. Java 8 problem solving

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Fidelity Investments Lead Developer interview:
  • java
  • spring boot
  • microservices
  • frontend
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No feedback till now, it s been 1 month. Process should be improved actually

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was easy round with some basic apti questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic tech round to check your skills
  • Q2. Asked towrite a basic program
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Wanting to know the long term goals

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

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Engineering (NIE) and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Simple easy conditional problem

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic sorting algorithms
  • Q2. Internship experience with tech stack
  • Ans. 

    I have experience with various tech stacks during my internships.

    • Worked with Java Spring framework for backend development

    • Utilized React.js for front-end development

    • Used SQL and NoSQL databases for data storage

    • Collaborated with team members to integrate APIs and third-party services

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Top Fidelity Investments Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. 1. What is difference between spring and spring boot? 2. Write code for singleton class in Java? 3. What is Marker interface? 4. What is concurrent hash map and how does it work? 5. How will you address performance issues in sql or oracle? ... read more
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 - Aptitude Test 

Quantitative/finance questions, for example what is the present value of $1 million?

Round 3 - Assignment 

Given a scenario write a response email

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you wanna work here?
  • Q2. If you had $100,000 how would you invested today?
  • Q3. What is your investment philosophy?
  • Ans. 

    My investment philosophy is to focus on long-term growth and value investing.

    • I believe in conducting thorough research before making any investment decisions.

    • I prioritize companies with strong fundamentals and a competitive advantage in their industry.

    • I aim to build a diversified portfolio to mitigate risk and maximize returns.

    • I follow a disciplined approach and avoid emotional decision-making.

    • I believe in staying info...

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  • Q4. Describe how to conduct DFC analysis
  • Ans. 

    DFC analysis involves identifying and evaluating the direct and indirect costs associated with a project or decision.

    • Identify all direct costs, which are expenses that can be directly attributed to the project or decision.

    • Identify all indirect costs, which are expenses that are not directly tied to the project but still impact its overall cost.

    • Calculate the total cost by adding up all direct and indirect costs.

    • Analyze ...

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  • Q5. Tell me something unique that you would contribute to the company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not work here unless you have no other options

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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Jan 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A person accesses and inserts data into Database. What should he do so that his changes are visible to others?
  • Ans. 

    The person should commit the changes to the database and refresh the view for others to see.

    • Commit the changes to the database

    • Refresh the view for others to see

    • Ensure proper permissions are set for others to access the data

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  • Q2. Commit command in SQL
  • Ans. 

    Commit command is used to permanently save changes made in a transaction in SQL.

    • Commit command is used to end a transaction and make all changes permanent.

    • It is used to save changes made in a transaction to the database.

    • If a transaction is not committed, the changes made will be rolled back.

    • Syntax: COMMIT;

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with your projects. They will ask a lot related to your projects.

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Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Oct 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Use case of B tree
  • Ans. 

    B tree is a self-balancing tree data structure used for indexing and searching large datasets efficiently.

    • B trees are commonly used in databases and file systems for indexing

    • They have a high fanout factor which reduces the height of the tree and improves search performance

    • B trees maintain balance by splitting and merging nodes as needed

    • Example: In a database, B tree can be used to quickly locate a specific record based

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  • Q2. Algo of quick sort
  • Ans. 

    Quick sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm that sorts an array by selecting a 'pivot' element and partitioning the array around the pivot.

    • Select a pivot element from the array

    • Partition the array into two sub-arrays: elements less than the pivot and elements greater than the pivot

    • Recursively apply quick sort to the sub-arrays

    • Combine the sorted sub-arrays to get the final sorted array

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up dsa concepts and OS, DBMS

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Fidelity Investments Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. A person accesses and inserts data into Database. What should he do so that his changes are visible to others?
View answer (1)

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Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Jobs at Fidelity Investments

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops, selenium, Jenkins and run through of CV
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package discussion

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Apr 2023

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mock test related to process
  • Q2. Description about old job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First round will be resume shortlisted
Next they will call u for first round just about yourself related questions
Next round is manager round mock test
Done

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Bhargav Jayanth Natekar

posted on 28 Nov 2022

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

MCQ + 2 basic coding questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic python (dictionary)
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Time management, project management, SDLC
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do u know about company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All depends on luck , i got rejected in HR round, talent don't matter really

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Q1. Maximum Subarray SumGiven an array of numbers, find the maximum sum of any contiguous subarray of the array. For example, given the array [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86], the maximum sum would be 137, since we would take elements 42, 14, -5, and ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on STAR model
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on STAR model

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Fidelity Investments Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Fidelity Investments interview?
Fidelity Investments interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Fidelity Investments interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Fidelity Investments 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 Fidelity Investments. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Fidelity Investments expect are AWS, SQL, Java, Python and Software Engineering.
What are the top questions asked in Fidelity Investments interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Fidelity Investments interview -

  1. 1. What is difference between spring and spring boot? 2. Write code for singlet...read more
  2. find and replace words in a file using shell scripting. add an index in the beg...read more
  3. Have you used Junit? What is the difference between SQl and NoSQl Databases? ha...read more
How long is the Fidelity Investments interview process?

The duration of Fidelity Investments interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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