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IBM Technical Architect Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 25 Jun 2024

Top IBM Technical Architect Interview Questions and Answers

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5 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What are different modernizations you did on Mainframes ?
  • Ans. 

    Modernizations on Mainframes include migration to cloud, adoption of DevOps practices, and integration with modern technologies.

    • Migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure

    • Adoption of DevOps practices for continuous integration and delivery

    • Integration of mainframe systems with modern technologies like APIs and microservices

    • Replacement of legacy mainframe applications with modern web or mobil...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What kind of challenges you faced and how you tackled
  • Q3. What architectural principles / methodologies you know ?
  • Ans. 

    Architectural principles and methodologies are fundamental concepts that guide the design and development of software systems.

    • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

    • Microservices Architecture

    • Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)

    • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

    • Layered Architecture

    • Component-Based Architecture

    • Model-View-Controller (MVC)

    • RESTful Architecture

    • Big Data Architecture

    • Cloud Computing Architecture

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How you handle non functional requirements ? how you do capacity planning ?
  • Ans. 

    Non-functional requirements are handled by considering various factors and capacity planning is done by analyzing current and future needs.

    • Identify and prioritize non-functional requirements

    • Analyze the impact of non-functional requirements on the system

    • Design and implement solutions to meet non-functional requirements

    • Perform capacity planning by considering current and future needs

    • Monitor system performance and make ad

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How you keep upto date with new technologies as an Architect ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Try not to Bluff. Tell and quote your experiences. Highlight your individual contributions and later your team player traits. At senior positions people know problems come on ground no matter how good is the plan so interviewer will be more interested to know how you handled crisis situations. How you managed team and Client expectations and sailed through..
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to SAP S4 HANA, CDS view
  • Q2. ODATA questions

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Technical Architect Interview Questions & Answers

user image Balram Vishwakarma

posted on 17 Aug 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Given the scenario to design the architecture for IoT based problems, where data is coming from sensors in every 1 min, to capture data without losing data and process in real time? what are AWS component...
  • Q2. AWS Lambda, kinesis, SQS, SNS and IoT related and how it works in aws.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Technical Architect interview:
  • AWS
  • IOT
  • Architectural Design
  • serverless
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare yourself with basic functionality and how things works in AWS internally.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Control m architecture, may be condition, how to schedule a job, how to install and update control m em, agent and server, port details, firewall, load balancing of servers, types of load balancer, global ...
  • Ans. 

    The question is about Control M architecture, scheduling jobs, installing/updating Control M EM, agent and server, port details, firewall, load balancing, global conditions, and agentless agents.

    • Control M architecture involves scheduling jobs based on conditions

    • Control M EM, agent, and server can be installed and updated using Control M Configuration Manager

    • Port details and firewall settings need to be configured for p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to manage clients, how to handle critical issues with example
  • Ans. 

    Managing clients and handling critical issues

    • Establish clear communication channels with clients

    • Set realistic expectations and manage client's expectations

    • Proactively identify and address potential issues

    • Provide timely updates and resolutions

    • Maintain a positive and professional attitude

    • Document and learn from critical issues for future improvement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Management types in snow and in how many days can join
  • Ans. 

    The question is unclear and requires clarification.

    • The question needs to be rephrased for better understanding.

    • It is unclear what is meant by 'management types in snow'.

    • The number of days it takes to join is also unclear.

    • Further clarification is needed to provide an accurate answer.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Technical Architect interview:
  • Networking
  • AWS
  • Linux
  • SQL
  • Active Directory
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to learn L3, L2 and L1 level, go to bmc.com community site to learn more

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Micro services (Patterns, strategy, challenges etc.), Spring, K8s, AWS scenarios, databases

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe architecture of current project
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Microservices Design Patterns
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Kubernetes architecture
  • Q2. Explain Ingress and Gateway API
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Drupal architecture
  • Q2. Drupal 10 related
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do we manage the project
  • Ans. 

    Project management involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of a project to achieve specific goals within a set timeframe and budget.

    • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

    • Create a project plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resources

    • Assign roles and responsibilities to team members

    • Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed

    • Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates and ad

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary discussions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How to pass data with multiple approval process in azure architecture, explain.
  • Ans. 

    Data can be passed with multiple approval process in Azure architecture using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions.

    • Use Azure Logic Apps to create a workflow that triggers the approval process

    • Pass the data to be approved as inputs to the Logic App

    • Configure the approval step using connectors like Office 365 Outlook or Microsoft Teams

    • Once approved, use Azure Functions to process the approved data

    • Azure Functions can be tri...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Entity Framework or ADO.net which one choose and why?
  • Ans. 

    Entity Framework is recommended due to its higher level of abstraction and productivity.

    • Entity Framework provides a higher level of abstraction, making it easier to work with databases.

    • It supports various database providers, allowing for flexibility in choosing the backend.

    • Entity Framework enables rapid development with features like automatic code generation and change tracking.

    • It offers a rich set of features like LI...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What to choose on prime vs cloud and why?
  • Ans. 

    The choice between on-premise and cloud depends on factors like cost, scalability, security, and maintenance.

    • On-premise: better control over data, higher upfront costs, requires maintenance and upgrades

    • Cloud: lower upfront costs, scalability, flexibility, automatic updates and maintenance

    • Consider factors like data sensitivity, compliance requirements, and budget constraints

    • Hybrid approach can be used for a combination

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Caching in enterprise solution
  • Ans. 

    Caching in enterprise solution

    • Caching improves performance by storing frequently accessed data in memory

    • It reduces the load on the database and improves response time

    • Caching can be implemented at various levels like application, database, or network

    • Popular caching technologies include Redis, Memcached, and Varnish

    • Cache invalidation strategies should be implemented to ensure data consistency

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Identify if a program is design pattern compliance
  • Ans. 

    To identify if a program is design pattern compliant.

    • Analyze the program's structure and code to identify the presence of common design patterns

    • Look for patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.

    • Check if the program follows the principles and guidelines of the identified design patterns

    • Review the program's documentation and architectural diagrams for design pattern references

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be natural

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous work experience and projects

IBM Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IBM Technical Architect interview?
IBM interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IBM interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for IBM Technical 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 Cloud, Architecture, Automation, Coding and AWS.
What are the top questions asked in IBM Technical Architect interview?

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