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Updated 5 Jul 2023

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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 Jan 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my Salary it was asked
Round 3 - Assignment 

Multiple choice question asked

Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to my technical field
  • Q2. Related to my techical field
  • Q3. Related to my technical IT field
  • Q4. Related to my Antivirus Technical field

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HSBC is the best company to work.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All are about our primary skills and project in 1st round of technical

I was interviewed in Oct 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 1 very simple coding problem followed by some questions from Java and Spring.

  • Q1. 

    Excel Column Number Conversion

    Given a column title as it appears in an Excel sheet, your task is to return its corresponding column number.

    Example:

    Input:
    S = "AB"
    Output:
    28
    Explanation:

    The seq...

  • Ans. 

    Convert Excel column title to corresponding column number.

    • Iterate through the characters in the input string from right to left

    • Calculate the corresponding value of each character based on its position and multiply by 26^position

    • Sum up all the values to get the final column number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a lambda expression in Java, and how does it relate to a functional interface?
  • Ans. 

    Lambda expression in Java is a concise way to represent a method implementation. It is related to functional interfaces by providing a single abstract method implementation.

    • Lambda expressions allow you to write concise code by providing a way to represent a method implementation in a more compact form.

    • Functional interfaces are interfaces with a single abstract method. Lambda expressions can be used to provide the imple...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are Java 8 streams?
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 streams are a sequence of elements that support functional-style operations.

    • Streams allow for processing collections of data in a declarative way.

    • They support operations like filter, map, reduce, and collect.

    • Streams can be sequential or parallel, allowing for efficient processing of large datasets.

    • Example: List<String> names = Arrays.asList("Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"); Stream<String> stream = names.st

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What do you understand by autowiring in Spring Boot, and can you name the different modes of it?
  • Ans. 

    Autowiring in Spring Boot is a feature that allows Spring to automatically inject dependencies into a Spring bean.

    • Autowiring eliminates the need for explicit bean wiring in the Spring configuration file.

    • There are different modes of autowiring in Spring Boot: 'byName', 'byType', 'constructor', 'autodetect', and 'no'.

    • For example, in 'byName' mode, Spring looks for a bean with the same name as the property that needs to b

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What does the @SpringBootApplication annotation do internally?
  • Ans. 

    The @SpringBootApplication annotation is used to mark the main class of a Spring Boot application.

    • It is a combination of @Configuration, @EnableAutoConfiguration, and @ComponentScan annotations.

    • It tells Spring Boot to start adding beans based on classpath settings, other beans, and various property settings.

    • It is often placed on the main class that contains the main method to bootstrap the Spring Boot application.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the basic annotations that Spring Boot offers?
  • Ans. 

    Spring Boot offers basic annotations like @SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Autowired, @RequestMapping, @Component, @Service, @Repository.

    • @SpringBootApplication - Used to mark the main class of a Spring Boot application.

    • @RestController - Used to define a RESTful controller.

    • @Autowired - Used for automatic dependency injection.

    • @RequestMapping - Used to map web requests to specific handler methods.

    • @Component - Use...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round focused more on Multithreading concepts from Java and also some core concepts from OOPS.

  • Q1. What is a thread in Java?
  • Ans. 

    A thread in Java is a lightweight sub-process that allows concurrent execution within a single process.

    • Threads allow multiple tasks to be executed concurrently in a Java program.

    • Each thread has its own stack and program counter, but share the same memory space.

    • Threads can be created by extending the Thread class or implementing the Runnable interface.

    • Example: Thread t1 = new Thread(new MyRunnable()); t1.start();

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the start() and run() methods of the Thread class in Java?
  • Ans. 

    The start() method is used to start a new thread, while the run() method contains the code that will be executed by the thread.

    • start() method is used to start a new thread and calls the run() method internally

    • run() method contains the code that will be executed by the thread

    • It is recommended to override the run() method with the desired functionality

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between the Thread class and the Runnable interface when creating a thread in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Thread class is a class in Java that extends the Thread class, while Runnable interface is an interface that implements the run() method.

    • Thread class extends the Thread class, while Runnable interface implements the run() method.

    • A class can only extend one class, so using Runnable interface allows for more flexibility in the class hierarchy.

    • Using Runnable interface separates the task from the thread, promoting better d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in OOP?
  • Ans. 

    Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.

    • Abstract class can have constructor, fields, and methods, while interface cannot have any implementation.

    • A class can only extend one abstract class, but can implement multiple interfaces.

    • Abstract classes are used to define common behavior among subclasses, while interfaces are used to define a contract for cla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the garbage collector in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collector in Java is a built-in mechanism that automatically manages memory by reclaiming unused objects.

    • Garbage collector runs in the background to identify and delete objects that are no longer needed.

    • It helps prevent memory leaks and optimize memory usage.

    • Examples of garbage collectors in Java include Serial, Parallel, CMS, and G1.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Can you explain the SOLID principles in Object-Oriented Design?
  • Ans. 

    SOLID principles are a set of five design principles in object-oriented programming to make software designs more understandable, flexible, and maintainable.

    • S - Single Responsibility Principle: A class should have only one reason to change.

    • O - Open/Closed Principle: Software entities should be open for extension but closed for modification.

    • L - Liskov Substitution Principle: Objects of a superclass should be replaceable...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Video Call 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This was a System Design Round where I was asked a LLD question to design a URL Shortener followed by a very standard question of LRU Cache. Overall this round went well and the interviewer was also quite satisfied by my answers.

  • Q1. Design a URL shortener.
  • Ans. 

    A URL shortener service that generates short URLs for long links.

    • Generate a unique short code for each long URL

    • Store the mapping of short code to long URL in a database

    • Redirect users from short URL to original long URL

    • Implement analytics to track click-through rates

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    LRU Cache Design Question

    Design a data structure for a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache that supports the following operations:

    1. get(key) - Return the value of the key if it exists in the cache; otherw...

  • Ans. 

    Design a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache data structure that supports get and put operations with capacity constraint.

    • Implement a doubly linked list to keep track of the order of keys based on their recent usage.

    • Use a hashmap to store key-value pairs for quick access and updates.

    • When capacity is reached, evict the least recently used item before inserting a new item.

    • Update the order of keys in the linked list whenever

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 3 years of experienceJP Morgan interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms , Java , OOPS , Spring , System DesignTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic DSA questions were asked with hashmaps and collections

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rotate a 2-D matrix
  • Ans. 

    Rotate a 2-D matrix

    • Iterate through each layer of the matrix

    • For each layer, swap the elements in a cyclic manner

    • Repeat the process for all layers until the entire matrix is rotated

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are virtual functions? What is vTable, vPtr? Different types of smart pointers. Exception handling
  • Ans. 

    Virtual functions are functions that can be overridden in derived classes. vTable is a lookup table used to resolve virtual function calls.

    • Virtual functions allow polymorphism and dynamic binding

    • vTable is a table of function pointers used to resolve virtual function calls

    • vPtr is a pointer to the vTable of an object

    • Smart pointers are objects that manage the lifetime of dynamically allocated memory

    • Types of smart pointers...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About microservices and spring boot
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding skills dynamic programming

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding skills dynamic programming
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Microservices spring boot
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Technical coding skills

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java 8 features
  • Q2. Transaction management in Java
  • Ans. 

    Transaction management in Java involves managing database transactions to ensure data integrity and consistency.

    • Use JDBC or JPA for transaction management

    • Begin a transaction with 'beginTransaction()' method

    • Commit the transaction with 'commit()' method

    • Rollback the transaction with 'rollback()' method

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Api design using Spring boot
  • Ans. 

    Api design using Spring boot involves creating RESTful APIs with Spring framework for efficient communication between client and server.

    • Use @RestController annotation to define RESTful web services

    • Utilize @RequestMapping annotation to map HTTP requests to specific handler methods

    • Implement request and response bodies using @RequestBody and @ResponseBody annotations

    • Leverage Spring Boot's auto-configuration and embedded s

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design patterns and its usages
  • Ans. 

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

    • Design patterns help in creating flexible, maintainable, and scalable software.

    • Some common design patterns include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and Strategy.

    • Each design pattern has a specific purpose and can be applied in different scenarios.

    • Understanding design patterns can improve code quality and make development more efficient.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. System design interview questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic UFT related questions from variables to program

I was interviewed in Jun 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Accumulators in spark python sum of odd places in list Partition and bucketing
  • Ans. 

    Spark accumulators are used to accumulate values across multiple tasks in a distributed manner.

    • Accumulators are used to accumulate values across multiple tasks in a distributed manner

    • They are used to implement counters and sums in Spark

    • Accumulators are read-only variables that can only be updated by an associative and commutative operation

    • Partitioning is the process of dividing a large dataset into smaller, more manage...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL median query in spark Python user defined exceptions Dataframe - RDD & RDD - Dataframe conversion
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for change Things to look forward in your next company

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Spark
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Hive
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be good with basics and theory of all the concepts

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HSBC Group interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and Assignment.
How to prepare for HSBC Group Senior System Administrator 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 HSBC Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HSBC Group expect are System Administration, Active Directory, Financial Services, Auditing and Automation Testing.
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