Grappus Software Development Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - basically there are 3 rounds:-
1. IQ Test
2. Machine Test
3. Face to Face

IQ Test is not so tough but prepare well Machine Test
Machine Test Question are like :-
Q.1 - We declare a variable in C++ like "is_this_a_variable" and in Java like "IsThisAVariable". There is underscore in between every word and first alphabet of every word is in lowercase in C++ and in Java first alphabet is in capital without underscore. Create a program in which if user input a string in a C++ variable format it will convert the input in java variable format.

Q2. Count the frequency of a string.
user input string - pqhphi
output-
p - 2
q - 1
h - 2
i - 1

Be strong in algorithms and data structure.

General Tips: All Java basic questions will be asked including servlets and jsp even about application and web servers. To clear,1st round you should have strong core Java knowledge along with few real time examples. Collections are mandatory.
Database knowledge could be expected. RestFul and soap along with spring and spring boot, your project details and your responsibilities.
Skills: SOAP, RestFul, Spring, Springboot, Java Application Development, Java Programming, Javascript, Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in HyderabadEligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAVirtusa interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Linked List, Binary Search Tree ,Queue, Array ,DP ,Graph ,RecursionTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Competitive programming plays a major role when you are appearing for coding rounds as a fresher. In the coding rounds, you won't get direct problems copied from Geeksforgeeks or Leetcode. You would be required to use your logical thinking to go ahead in the process. This is where competitive programming helps.

Tip 2 : Coding rounds are all about Coding + Timing. Most people fail to excel due to the pressure of a timer ticking on your head. So, instead of just solving problems, try to participate in timed contests. This will help you be used to the pressure of the timer.

Tip 3 : Many big companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and even Google expect you to be good at standard problems. So, once you are done with coding round by your logical skills and competitive programming, you must be well versed with some standard problems in order to excel.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Make it short, crisp, and simple. It is always good to have a 1 pager resume. 
Tip 2 : Resume must comprise of the following: Educational Qualifications, Technical skills, Projects, Work experience (if any), Achievements. Other than this, you may include some extra co-curricular achievements.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have visited interview location on morning 7am DLF block Hyderabad. Buy my interview was taken in evening 6:45pm. That was not an interview test it was a patience test.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The result were announced just after the session. The basis of selection was confidence & communication skill as usual.
It was mostly a nice & health discussion.
Tips: Talk short & precise.
Use your hands in explanations.
Dont argue just discuss
Duration: 15 min minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions from c programming, database management, c++, data structure were asked. The HR was trying to confuse and showing confidence was important.

Tips: Answer with confidence
Dont say directly NO to a question

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was all about confidence and your ability to converse.
HR asked me about myself and why did i want to join the firm etc.
He was mostly looking for a positive attitude.
Tips: Keep a smile.
Converse well & again be confident.
Confidence is the key but overconfidence is bad.

General Tips: Keep your cool
Be confident
Have a positive approach
Skill Tips: Prepare well for Interview
Be confident about wat you know.
Skills: Programming, positive attitude, Confidence
College Name: Gandhi Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Motivation: It is a MNC.
Growth will be good
Future scopes are high

Round: Test
Experience: The written test of hexaware was way more tough than i thought. Basically you will see on other website that hexaware written test is easy but it was not trust me. So talking more about my test there were 4 sections verbal, aptitude, analytical reasoning and technical also. I am a electronics and communication student so there were technical question from my field of study only but for IT and Computer Science there were programming questions. And there is 10 mins of essay writting also.
Tips: Be prepare for anything. Dont judge the written exam will be easy or tough anything can happen and prepare your best.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 75

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Well, i think my group discussion topic was easy but the only problem was that every person is fully aware of that topic so thought process has become very simple. But still somehow i manage to clear this round also.
Tips: Be calm and if you dont know about some topic so wait for few minutes and listen what others are saYing . The HR will only be checking your communication skills.
Duration: 10 mins minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I am an EC student so there were very basic question of c and data structure programming and from my field he only asked about my project work and keep asking question from it. I guess he was checking my patience.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was quite good. The question was really very basic from my family and strengths and weakness. But i dont know why he asked me a question of c programming and he asked me to make a program generally i have never heard that in HR interview, the HR asking you a technical question but anything can happen .
Tips: Keep yourself calm . Keep wide knowledge of your field.

Skills: Basic C/C++, Communication, Ability To Deliver On A Project, Ability To Work In A Team, Ability To Deliver On A Project, Advance Communication, Confidence
College Name: IPS College of Technology & Management
Motivation: Hexaware is globally recognised company plus its an MNC.

Round: Test
Experience: Quite easy..It contains mcq and one programming question. MCQ covers databases,sql,software testing,c++
Tips: You can easily pass the test,no need to worry

Round: Interview
Experience: Questions are among databases and java,they will ask u fav subj and asks questions in that
Tips: Through with ur fav subject..be confident, simple anad basic questions,try to solve secreening test question using java language

Round: Interview
Experience: Its better to say technical only,the hr also asks about test pattren.programming question.then normal HR questions
Tips: It better to do some research about the company,overall it's easy and cake walk for those who are strong in java and databases

General Tips: CSE guys can easily clear that test and interview..without any hesitattion
Skills: Java,databases, SQL, C, General Aptitude
College Name: NIT Warangal
Motivation: Virtusa is emerging company
Funny Moments: In interview they asked about my girl friend,her name andwhen ur are going to marry. answer them in a funny way with smile in your face

Round: Test
Experience: In the first round there was an online test. Questions were from aptitude, general English and a simple code( very simple if you have programming skills).
Tips: It was purely a knowledge based round so everything depends on your preparation level and a bit confidence.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In technical round interview the process was like this...
I entered in room and greeted interviewer and he asked me to sit down. I handed over my resume to him. His first question was tell me about yourself. Then my projects. After that he came on programming, He asked me very basic concept about C++. Questions were like what is polymorphism, What is encapsulation. He also asked program of fibonacci series. After all these question he again looked at my resume and asked me 'why your CGPA is low?' I said that when i was in my first year i had interest in electronics but later when i encountered with programming i decided to have my career in this field so i could not concentrate on my core subjects.
Tips: C++ is '''''must''''' for Virtusa if you are from electronics . I didn't know data structure but c++ was on my fingers. Answer question with confidence.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR interview was really cool. Interview asked me about myself, my family, real life applications of my project. After that he came on real stuff. He asked question like why do you want to join virtusa? I said virtusa is this .. virtusa is this.....and many more..and in last i said this is i want to join virtusa. Next question was ' what do think about dowry?'. At first i was surprised to hear this question but i realized that interview only want to check my ability to speak on random topic. I answered the question by criticizing dowry and he was pleased to hear my answer. After one or two general HR question like location preference , he told me that your interview is over please wait outside for result. It was really nice to meet you . Thank you.
Tips: Never stop speaking in HR interview. They only check your ability to speak on random topics and their general HR question. I was continuously speaking ...please do not bother about grammar while speaking ...just speak with confidence(relevant).

General Tips: prepare c , c++ and ability to speak in front of interviewer.
Skills: Basic Coding, Aptitude, 1)communication
College Name: NIT Jalandhar