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IBM Solution Architect Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 Sep 2022

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Case Study 

Case Study - 100 apps for cloud migrations. Define end to end cloud strategy, starting from what additional questions would you ask client to defining target architecture.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Solution Architect interview:
  • Cloud
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Emphasis on explaining your solution decisions (e.g. why AWS? Why not Azure?)
2. Substantiate with actual work performed
3. Ensure you give clear responses (reasons - 1, 2, 3..)
4.

I was interviewed in Jan 2022.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Practice more in Data structure and puzzle solving

Round 2 - Case Study 

More on full stack development spring boot and react

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn more about data structure for technical round

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Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manish Saxena

posted on 11 Sep 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your role and responsibility?
  • Ans. 

    As a Solution Architect, my role is to design and implement effective solutions that meet the client's requirements.

    • Designing and developing technical solutions

    • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements

    • Creating architectural designs and documentation

    • Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies

    • Leading and guiding development teams

    • Ensuring solutions align with business goals and best practices

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What were the challenges faced while do application migration on hybrid cloud? How to mitigate those things for successful delivery?
  • Ans. 

    Challenges in application migration on hybrid cloud and ways to mitigate them

    • Challenges include data security, network latency, and compatibility issues

    • Mitigation strategies include using encryption, optimizing network connectivity, and testing for compatibility

    • Proper planning and communication with stakeholders is crucial for successful delivery

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you convince customer in adverse situation? Share your experience in such condition..
  • Ans. 

    I convince customers in adverse situations by understanding their concerns, providing clear explanations, and offering viable solutions.

    • Listen attentively to the customer's concerns and empathize with their situation.

    • Clearly explain the challenges and limitations of the adverse situation.

    • Offer alternative solutions or workarounds that address the customer's needs.

    • Provide evidence or case studies to support the proposed...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Solution Architect interview:
  • Kubernetes
  • GCP
  • AWS
  • Azure devops
  • Anthos
  • Ansible
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your concepts clear and elaborate your experience in brief of all technical queries.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Most of the questions on your current job work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared on your current day to day activities

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was the Last Project and what was your role in it ?
  • Ans. 

    I led a team in implementing a cloud-based CRM solution for a large retail company.

    • Led a team in designing and implementing a cloud-based CRM solution

    • Worked closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals

    • Managed project timeline, resources, and budget to successful completion

    • Provided technical guidance and support to team members throughout the project

    • Conducted training session...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What was the most complex assignment done in last 4 years ?
  • Ans. 

    Designing and implementing a cloud-based solution for a multinational corporation's global data management system.

    • Developing a scalable architecture to handle large volumes of data from multiple sources

    • Integrating various cloud services for data storage, processing, and analytics

    • Ensuring data security and compliance with regulations across different regions

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirement...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare each point from your resume they dig too deep and prepare related answer and they take your input and ask the next questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain the roles and responsibilities.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project Details
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about event driven architecture
  • Q2. Asked about grpc
  • Q3. Asked about recent project architecture
  • Q4. Asked about microservice architecture
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based azure questions
  • Q2. Data warehousing questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They conduct interviews and keep you as backup. Though you pass all the rounds they usually dont roll-out offers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pure technical questions on fundamental concepts. Straight forward questions on technical architecture and day to day tasks.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Scenario based questions.
Challenges in job role and measures taken to overcome the challenges.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Only salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong with technology fundamentals.
Interviewer tries to gauge practical approach towards problem resolution.

Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Atos user image Gaurav Singh Tanwer

posted on 15 Mar 2024

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

English technical questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sales Stage Question answer
  • Q2. SS01 to SS06 explained

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Solution Architect interview?
IBM interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Case Study, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for IBM Solution Architect 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 Javascript, Linux, Python, Redhat and Solution Architecture.

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