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Updated 23 May 2024

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is custom exception handling
  • Ans. 

    Custom exception handling is the process of creating and handling exceptions specific to an application or system.

    • Custom exceptions are created by extending the base Exception class in the programming language.

    • They allow for more specific error messages and handling based on the needs of the application.

    • Examples include creating an exception for invalid user input or a database connection failure.

    • Custom exception handl...

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  • Q2. Difference between throw and thrown
  • Ans. 

    Throw is a keyword used to throw an exception in Java. Thrown is the past participle of throw.

    • throw is used to throw an exception in Java

    • thrown is the past participle of throw

    • throw is a keyword, while thrown is not

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  • Q3. Difference between continue and break
  • Ans. 

    continue skips current iteration and moves to next, while break exits the loop entirely.

    • continue is used to skip the current iteration of a loop and move to the next one

    • break is used to exit the loop entirely and move on to the next statement

    • continue is often used in loops with conditional statements to skip certain iterations

    • break is often used in loops with conditional statements to exit the loop when a certain condi

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  • Q4. What is asyc method
  • Ans. 

    An async method is a method that allows other code to run while it executes a long-running operation asynchronously.

    • Async methods are marked with the async keyword.

    • They return a Task or Task object.

    • They can be awaited using the await keyword.

    • Examples include HttpClient.GetAsync() and FileStream.ReadAsync().

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  • Q5. What is jwt
  • Ans. 

    JWT stands for JSON Web Token, a compact and secure way of transmitting information between parties as a JSON object.

    • JWT is used for authentication and authorization purposes.

    • It consists of three parts: header, payload, and signature.

    • The header contains the algorithm used to sign the token.

    • The payload contains the claims or information being transmitted.

    • The signature is used to verify the authenticity of the token.

    • JWTs...

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Candidate should have command over basic concept of .net

    Skills evaluated in this interview

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

    I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Based on your experience and previous projects and come coding related questions
    Round 2 - Coding Test 

    Database related questions
    DSA

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check with recruitment team about the profile and project they are assigning you with. There are cases where they hire you for some diff project and assign you on completely different domain project.

    Lead Developer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

    Q1. how authentication and authorization works - oauth2 way of handli ... read more
    Q2. Design patterns java when and what to use
    Q3. difference between jwt and oauth2, how to secure rest endpoints
    Q4. Java 8 streams - how they function internally
    Q5. how to use async in spring boot - advantages
    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Group Discussion 

    Team coding session it was. To create a microservice

    Round 2 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Easy interview with basic java questions

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

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. All the technical questions asked were related to my profile and there may or may not be a coding challenge based on our experience and also who is taking the interview
    Round 2 - One-on-one 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. One on one with manager regarding benefits of joining the company and compensation
    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - Coding Test 

    Two questions, both classified as LeetCode Medium difficulty.

    Interview experience
    3
    Average
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    2-4 weeks
    Result
    Not Selected

    I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Asked about current project system architecture and Microservices patterns
    Round 2 - Technical 

    (1 Question)

    • Q1. Java8 coding questions

    I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. I was given the interview regarding Adobe cloud commerce, directly from the client, and the interview was around 45 min. It was good from my side and I was selected but after the interview did not get a re...
    • Q2. Question was - Life cycle Magento The flow of the MVC architecture. Caching types Use of caching

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They have held my offer, I have raised the request two times but have not gotten a response so far.
    I know the company is very good and if I could join so I can improve my growth personally and for the company also,

    Suggestion - If you are taking the interview so at least inform the candidate if he has cracked the interview, however, time matters and If someone has given the time, then he wants a reply. Needs improvement in your process.

    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.
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    Round 2 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Android architecture level qa
    • Q2. Mvvm MVP component service fragments etc

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Positive regarding location , timing, team members attitude
    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (8 Questions)

    • Q1. What improvements to interfaces were introduced in Java 8 that were missing in Java 7, specifically regarding static and default methods?
    • Ans. 

      Java 8 introduced static and default methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation and code reusability.

      • Java 8 introduced static methods in interfaces, allowing for method implementation directly in the interface itself.

      • Default methods were also introduced in Java 8, enabling interfaces to have method implementations without affecting implementing classes.

      • Static methods in interfaces can be called using the...

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    • Q2. Explain internal working of HashMap ? How to synchronize it ?
    • Ans. 

      HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to efficiently retrieve values.

      • HashMap uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

      • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where it will be stored.

      • If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

      • To synchronize a HashMap, you can use the synchronizedMap() m...

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    • Q3. Given a list of employees with their ratings, how can you sort the employees based on their ratings using the Java 8 Streaming API?
    • Q4. Will the program compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception?
    • Ans. 

      No, the program will not compile if the parent class throws a runtime exception while the child class throws an arithmetic exception.

      • In Java, if a parent class method throws a checked exception, the child class method can only throw the same exception or its subclasses.

      • ArithmeticException is an unchecked exception, so if the parent class throws a checked exception and the child class throws an unchecked exception, the ...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q5. In a Spring Boot application with two databases, how can you configure JDBC to specify which database to use?
    • Ans. 

      Configure JDBC in Spring Boot to specify which database to use

      • Define multiple DataSource beans in the configuration class

      • Use @Primary annotation to specify the primary DataSource

      • Use @Qualifier annotation to specify the secondary DataSource

      • Inject the DataSource beans where needed in the application

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    • Q6. How to use a jetty server in your spring boot application ?
    • Ans. 

      To use a Jetty server in a Spring Boot application, you can configure it as a dependency and customize its settings.

      • Add Jetty server dependency in your pom.xml file

      • Exclude Tomcat server dependency if it's included by default in Spring Boot

      • Configure Jetty server settings in application.properties or application.yml file

      • Example: Add Jetty dependency - <dependency> <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId...

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    • Q7. Difference between @RequestParam and @PathVariable ?
    • Ans. 

      RequestParam is used to extract query parameters from the URL, while PathVariable is used to extract values from the URI path.

      • RequestParam is used for query parameters in the URL, while PathVariable is used for values in the URI path.

      • RequestParam is optional, while PathVariable is required.

      • RequestParam is used with the @RequestParam annotation, while PathVariable is used with the @PathVariable annotation.

      • Example: @Requ...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q8. How would you handle a scenario where one microservice is awaiting a response from another microservice that is taking an extended time to respond?
    • Ans. 

      I would implement timeout mechanisms and retries to handle the scenario of one microservice awaiting a response from another microservice taking an extended time.

      • Implement timeout mechanisms in the calling microservice to limit the waiting time for a response.

      • Set up retry logic to automatically resend the request to the slow microservice if no response is received within the specified timeout period.

      • Use circuit breaker...

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the basics about Java 8 , Core Java , Springboot , Microservices and MySql.
    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    Easy
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    An aptitude test is an assessment to measure a candidate mental aptitude/mental ability

    Round 2 - Technical 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Can you briefly Tell us about yourself?
    • Ans. 

      I am a passionate software developer with 5 years of experience in web development and a strong background in computer science.

      • 5 years of experience in web development

      • Strong background in computer science

      • Passionate about software development

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    • Q2. What do you consider to be your strongest points?
    • Ans. 

      My strongest points include problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.

      • Strong problem-solving skills - I enjoy tackling complex issues and finding creative solutions.

      • Attention to detail - I am meticulous in my work and strive for perfection in every task.

      • Team player - I collaborate effectively with colleagues, communicate openly, and contribute positively to group projects.

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    • Q3. Which programming languages do you use regularly in your work
    • Ans. 

      I regularly use Java, Python, and SQL in my work as a Software Developer.

      • Java

      • Python

      • SQL

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    Round 3 - Group Discussion 

    A group discussion is a structured conversation in which participants share their ideas, perspectives, and solutions on a specific topic.

    Round 4 - HR 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. What motivates you to seek employment at Wipro?
    • Ans. 

      I am motivated to seek employment at Wipro because of their reputation for innovation and opportunities for growth.

      • Impressed by Wipro's track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions

      • Excited about the chance to work with a diverse and talented team

      • Eager to take advantage of Wipro's professional development programs

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    • Q2. What are your long-term career goals?
    • Ans. 

      My long-term career goal is to become a lead software developer and eventually move into a management role.

      • Advance to a lead software developer position

      • Gain experience in managing a team of developers

      • Develop strong leadership and communication skills

      • Continue learning new technologies and staying updated with industry trends

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    Round 5 - Assignment 

    Assignment details refer to the specifics of an assignment, including any documents and/or emails or subsequent correspondence between the company and the client.

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Topics to prepare for Wipro Software Developer interview:
    • Your academic achievement
    • Responsibility related to your p
    • The way you address mistakes at
    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Reflect on the activities you enjoy and what brings you happiness, while also taking into account your skills and strengths.

    HCLTech Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in HCLTech Lead Developer interview?
    HCLTech interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, Group Discussion and Coding Test.
    How to prepare for HCLTech Lead Developer 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 HCLTech. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HCLTech expect are Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, Javascript and Angular.
    What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Lead Developer interview?

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