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IBM Application Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 21 Feb 2025

Top IBM Application Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Tell me how to write ansible playbooks and how would you define a CI/CD pipeline. What tools can you use for pipeline creation and how it works.
  • Q2. how to get distinct data without using distinct keyword
  • Q3. What is your knowledge on devops tools. Explain me the most challenging use case that you have done.
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IBM Application Developer Interview Experiences

111 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Xception handling
  • Q2. Collections in java
  • Ans. 

    Collections in Java are data structures that store and manipulate groups of objects.

    • Collections framework provides interfaces (List, Set, Map) and classes (ArrayList, HashSet, HashMap) for storing and manipulating data.

    • Collections offer methods for adding, removing, and accessing elements in a structured manner.

    • Collections can be used to store objects of any type, including custom objects.

    • Example: ArrayList names = new...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain exception handling
  • Ans. 

    Exception handling is a mechanism to handle errors or exceptional situations in a program.

    • It allows the program to gracefully handle errors without crashing.

    • Exceptions can be caught and handled using try-catch blocks.

    • Common exceptions include NullPointerException, ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException, and IOException.

    • Exception handling helps in debugging and maintaining code.

    • It separates error-handling code from normal code

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hashmap working in collections
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure in Java that stores key-value pairs and provides fast retrieval of values based on keys.

    • HashMap is part of the Java Collections framework.

    • It allows null keys and values.

    • HashMap uses hashing to store and retrieve elements efficiently.

    • Example: HashMap map = new HashMap<>();

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

String questions, array questions leet code easy

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java questions ,spring boot , Microservices
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary , location discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and give interviews

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via campus placement at International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

All general aptitude questions (MCQ)

Round 2 - Coding Test 

All Questions related to C/C++

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All questions related to my masters project and academics
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About myself, why do I want to join IBM, Salary negotiation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to Angular
  • Q2. Few JavaScript questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain about routing in angular
  • Ans. 

    Routing in Angular is the process of navigating between different components or views based on the URL.

    • Routing allows users to navigate between different parts of an Angular application without a full page reload.

    • Routes are defined in the app-routing.module.ts file using RouterModule.forRoot() method.

    • Each route maps a URL path to a component, which is then displayed when the URL matches the path.

    • Angular Router provides...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years?

Skills evaluated in this interview

IBM interview questions for designations

 Senior Application Developer

 (24)

 Associate Application Developer

 (2)

 Java Application Developer

 (1)

 Application Developer Professional

 (1)

 Application Developer Specialist

 (1)

 Application Architect

 (5)

 Application Development Analyst

 (3)

 Application Support Engineer

 (2)

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

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology,(NIT), Manipur and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

40 questions in 1 hr

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pascals triangle
  • Q2. Basics of c++, inheritance and decoding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Relax. Prep for basic concepts

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Core Java questions, Angular V9 basic questions.
  • Q2. 1. OOPs 2. Multithreading
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Angular8 2. Basic Java
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Abou yourself 2.Salary Expectations 3. Preferred Location

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Be Confident
2. Show your interest for job role

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal questions only asked in the 1 St round mostly on time/speed based.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About programming skills
  • Q2. What type of language is python
  • Ans. 

    Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and readability.

    • Python is an interpreted language, meaning it does not need to be compiled before running.

    • It is a high-level language, making it easier to read and write compared to low-level languages like C.

    • Python is dynamically typed, allowing for flexibility in variable types.

    • It is known for its extensive standard library, which provi...

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Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my extra activities and hobbies...

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 - Aptitude Test 

Online test was there. It was just basic questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. This round was not that much easy not so difficult.
  • Q2. Difference between CASE and Decode
  • Ans. 

    CASE and Decode are SQL functions used to manipulate data. CASE is more flexible while Decode is simpler.

    • CASE allows for multiple conditions and expressions while Decode only allows for one condition and multiple values

    • CASE can be used in any SQL statement while Decode is specific to Oracle databases

    • CASE is more readable and easier to maintain than Decode

    • Example: CASE WHEN condition1 THEN result1 WHEN condition2 THEN r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to get distinct data without using distinct keyword
  • Ans. 

    To get distinct data without using distinct keyword, use GROUP BY clause.

    • Use GROUP BY clause with the column name to group the data by that column.

    • Use aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG, etc. to get the desired result.

    • Example: SELECT column_name FROM table_name GROUP BY column_name;

    • Example: SELECT column_name, COUNT(*) FROM table_name GROUP BY column_name;

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about overall experience. About the role and responsibilities.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Don't be panic. If you are not clearing it, you will definitely get another one.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java to Spring boot
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Communication Check and Previous Project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please study well...............................................
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before May 2023.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Normal code problem from hacker rank

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java questions SpringBoot and micsreevices

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Application Developer interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical, HR and Coding Test.
How to prepare for IBM Application 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 IBM. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IBM expect are Agile, Application Development, SQL, Javascript and Hibernate.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Application Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IBM Application Developer interview -

  1. Tell me how to write ansible playbooks and how would you define a CI/CD pipelin...read more
  2. how to get distinct data without using distinct keyw...read more
  3. What is your knowledge on devops tools. Explain me the most challenging use cas...read more
How long is the IBM Application Developer interview process?

The duration of IBM Application Developer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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IBM Application Developer Interview Process

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