Fidelity Investments Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

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Q1. Design patterns java when and what to use
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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.

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Q2. OOPs concepts deep dive - scenario based questions
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Q3. Java 8 streams - how they function internally
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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...read more
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Q4. Difference between fixed thread pool and cached thread pool
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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...read more
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Q1. All spring boot scenario based questions
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Q2. How to handle spring app config
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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 ...read more
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Q3. How to improve application performance
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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
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Q4. Microservices communication patterns
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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...read more
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Q5. How to use cache with spring boot
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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")
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Q6. How to use async in spring boot - advantages
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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...read more
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Q7. How mvc pattern works in spring mvc
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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
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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.
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Q9. How authentication and authorization works - oauth2 way of handling them
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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...read more
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Q10. Difference between jwt and oauth2, how to secure rest endpoints
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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...read more
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Q11. Java 8 problem solving
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Array and string coding

Q1. Questions were asked on projects
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Q2. Question on cpp, oops
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Q1. Why do you want to join Fidelity
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I want to join Fidelity because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee development.
• Fidelity is known for its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approach

• I am impressed by Fidelity's focus on continuous learning and career growth opportunities

• I believe Fidelity's values align with my own, particularly in terms of integrity and excellence
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Q2. Give an example when you faced a conflict
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During a group project, I had a conflict with a team member over the direction of our presentation.
• Team member wanted to focus on one aspect while I wanted to highlight another

• We discussed our viewpoints and compromised on a balanced approach

• Resulted in a successful presentation that covered all important aspects
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Q1. Find the character with the maximum frequency
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Iterate through each character in the array of strings and keep track of the frequency of each character. Return the character with the maximum frequency.
• Create a dictionary to store the frequency of each character

• Iterate through each string in the array and then through each character in the string

• Update the frequency count of each character in the dictionary

• Return the character with the maximum frequency
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Q2. Valid parenthesis
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Q1. Have you used Junit? What is the difference between SQl and NoSQl Databases? have you worked with Kafka? Kafka based questions. explain dockerization/ containerization. which java8 feature did you work wit...read more
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Yes, I have experience with Junit, SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Dockerization, Java 8 features, stream() operations, and shell scripting in Unix.
• I have used Junit for unit testing in Java projects.

• SQL databases are relational databases that use structured query language for data manipulation, while NoSQL databases are non-relational databases that provide flexible schema design and horizontal scalability.

• I have work...read more
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Q1. What is the most complex sql query you have written till date. Why did you use nested query to achieve your goal? explain the query. which join did you use in the query. have you implemented hashset? how w...read more
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The most complex SQL query involved nested queries for data manipulation. Used inner join. Implemented hashset and avoided trees due to their drawbacks.
• Nested SQL query used for complex data manipulation

• Inner join used for combining data from multiple tables

• Implemented hashset for efficient data storage and retrieval

• Avoided trees due to their drawbacks such as unbalanced structure and slower traversal times
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Q2. Find and replace words in a file using shell scripting. add an index in the beginning of each line in a file using shell scripting. what is multithreading? difference between single threaded and multithrea...read more
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Shell scripting for find and replace, adding index to lines, multithreading, hashmap vs hashtable, stack vs queue
• Use sed command for find and replace in shell scripting

• Use awk command to add an index at the beginning of each line in a file

• Multithreading is the ability of a CPU to execute multiple threads concurrently

• Single threaded means only one thread is executed at a time, while multithreaded allows multiple threads...read more
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Q1. Behavioral questions- tell me about yourself. do you have any questions for us?
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Q1. Python Tuples and Arrays
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Q2. Kubernetes Persistent Volumes
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Q1. What was your last project
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My last project involved implementing a monitoring system for a large-scale e-commerce platform.
• Designed and implemented a custom monitoring solution using Prometheus and Grafana

• Integrated alerting mechanisms to notify on-call engineers of critical issues

• Optimized monitoring queries and dashboards for performance and usability
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Q2. What did you do
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Q1. Culture fit questions
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