HERE Technologies Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are different type of joins available in Databricks?
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Different types of joins available in Databricks include inner join, outer join, left join, right join, and cross join.
• Inner join: Returns only the rows that have matching values in both tables.

• Outer join: Returns all rows when there is a match in either table.

• Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

• Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows ...read more
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Q2. How do you make your data pipeline fault tolerant?
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Implementing fault tolerance in a data pipeline involves redundancy, monitoring, and error handling.
• Use redundant components to ensure continuous data flow

• Implement monitoring tools to detect failures and bottlenecks

• Set up automated alerts for immediate response to issues

• Design error handling mechanisms to gracefully handle failures

• Use checkpoints and retries to ensure data integrity
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Q3. What is AutoLoader?
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AutoLoader is a feature in data engineering that automatically loads data from various sources into a data warehouse or database.
• Automates the process of loading data from different sources

• Reduces manual effort and human error

• Can be scheduled to run at specific intervals

• Examples: Apache Nifi, AWS Glue
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Q1. How do you connect to different services in Azure?
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To connect to different services in Azure, you can use Azure SDKs, REST APIs, Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell.
• Use Azure SDKs for programming languages like Python, Java, C#, etc.

• Utilize REST APIs to interact with Azure services programmatically.

• Access and manage services through the Azure Portal.

• Leverage Azure CLI for command-line interface interactions.

• Automate tasks using Azure PowerShell scripts.
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Q2. What are linked Services?
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Linked Services are connections to external data sources or destinations in Azure Data Factory.
• Linked Services define the connection information needed to connect to external data sources or destinations.

• They can be used in Data Factory pipelines to read from or write to external systems.

• Examples of Linked Services include Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Amazon S3.
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Q1. Explain adf questions in detail
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ADF questions refer to Azure Data Factory questions which are related to data integration and data transformation processes.
• ADF questions are related to Azure Data Factory, a cloud-based data integration service.

• These questions may involve data pipelines, data flows, activities, triggers, and data movement.

• Candidates may be asked about their experience with designing, monitoring, and managing data pipelines in ADF.

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Q2. Project related questions
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Q1. Project data related questions
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Q2. Databricks and SQL interview questions
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Q1. What are the optimization techniques used in Apache Spark?
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Q2. 2 SQL queries , 1 PySpark code and 1 Python Code .
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Q3. 2-3 Scenario Based questions from ADF and databricks .
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Q1. More on Technical area
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Q1. Technical + Behaviour
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Q1. Technical + Behaviour
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Q1. Expectation and Genaral
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Aptitude test involved with quantative aptitude, logical reasoning and reading comprehensions.

Q1. Tell me your introduction.
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Q2. Tell me about your skills.
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I have strong skills in data processing, ETL, data modeling, and programming languages like Python and SQL.
• Proficient in data processing and ETL techniques

• Strong knowledge of data modeling and database design

• Experience with programming languages like Python and SQL

• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
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Q1. Are you ready relocate,?
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Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.
• I am willing to relocate for the right job opportunity.

• I have experience moving for previous roles.

• I am flexible and adaptable to new locations.

• I am excited about the possibility of exploring a new city or country.
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Q2. Document verification
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Q1. About python, sql, pyspark
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Q2. Spark Architecture.
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Q1. When can you join.
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I can join within two weeks of receiving an offer.
• I can start within two weeks of receiving an offer.

• I need to give notice at my current job before starting.

• I have some personal commitments that I need to wrap up before joining.
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Q1. Python SQL question
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Q1. More on Project side
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Q1. Salary Discussion
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