Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Informatica Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 10 May 2015

Informatica Software Developer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Asked about my project? Also asked me questions about ACID properties of database and indexing in a database
  • Q2. There were also questions related to OOPS concepts including polymorphism, composition, aggregation, inheritance, Abstract classes, interface; difference between usage of abstract class and interface, can ...
  • Q3. There was another question on run time and compile time binding and under which category do we classify method overloading
  • Q4. Code for deleting the duplicate nodes in a sorted link list?
  • Ans. 

    Code to delete duplicate nodes in a sorted linked list

    • Traverse the linked list and compare adjacent nodes

    • If nodes are equal, delete one of them

    • Repeat until all duplicates are removed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Printing root to leaf paths in a binary search tree
  • Ans. 

    Printing all root to leaf paths in a binary search tree

    • Traverse the tree recursively and keep track of the current path

    • When a leaf node is reached, add the current path to the list of paths

    • Print all the paths in the list

    • Use an array of strings to store the paths

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Given an Array of Integers, Find two elements in the array whose sum is closest to zero?
  • Ans. 

    Find two integers in an array whose sum is closest to zero.

    • Sort the array in ascending order.

    • Initialize two pointers at the beginning and end of the array.

    • Move the pointers towards each other until the sum is closest to zero.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are virtual functions, what is their role? Questions related to virtual functions?
  • Q8. You are given the details of each transaction of each item i.e. item_name, quantity, price. So at the end of the day, you want top 50 items that have been sold. There are two cases: - In the first case you...
  • Q9. How do you quickly count the number of set bits in a 32-bit integer in linear time (with respect to the number of set bits)?
  • Ans. 

    Count set bits in a 32-bit integer in linear time

    • Use bit manipulation to count set bits

    • Divide the integer into 16-bit chunks and count set bits in each chunk

    • Use lookup tables to count set bits in each 8-bit chunk

    • Use parallel processing to count set bits in multiple integers simultaneously

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Determining width of binary tree i.e. using breadth wise traversal
  • Ans. 

    To determine the width of a binary tree using breadth-wise traversal, we need to count the number of nodes at each level.

    • Perform a breadth-first traversal of the binary tree

    • Count the number of nodes at each level

    • Keep track of the maximum number of nodes seen at any level

    • Return the maximum number of nodes seen

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Why files are preferred over databases?
  • Ans. 

    Files are preferred over databases for certain types of data and applications.

    • Files are faster for small amounts of data.

    • Files are easier to manage and backup.

    • Files are more flexible for certain types of data, such as images or videos.

    • Databases are better for complex data relationships and queries.

    • Databases are more secure and scalable for large amounts of data.

    • The choice between files and databases depends on the spec

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were questions from Operating Systems, C, Algorithms, Data Structures

Round: Test
Experience: This round had 15 questions.Data structures, C++ questions, algorithms (DFS/BFS)

Skills: java, OOP, Algorithm
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a coding round interview along with interviewer via Virtual mode. I was given 2 coding questions on HackerRank for the interview:

1. one was an easy problem on counting minimum replacements.
2. "pat is an ordinary kid who works hard to be a great runner...." this was a challenging problem (which I managed to solve).
3. I was asked some basic Python questions, as the role was for a Python Developer.

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. LLD for Parking Lot
  • Q2. Which database are you going to use for Parking lot and Why ?
  • Ans. 

    I would use a relational database like MySQL for the Parking lot as it provides structured data storage and supports complex queries.

    • Relational databases like MySQL offer structured data storage for parking lot information

    • Supports complex queries for managing parking lot data efficiently

    • Ability to handle large amounts of data and transactions

    • Provides data integrity and security features

    • Can easily integrate with other s

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions related to OOPs
  • Q4. Questions related to Multi Threading
  • Q5. Questions related to Projects
Round 3 - Managiral Round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I hate this since i was informed that this round was a technical.
  • Q2. Usual Mangerial questions, Project Related, etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on Problem Solving, DSA, LLD Problems ofcourse the HR and Managerial round questions.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic DSA from the hacker rank website

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic to medium questions on javascript, nodejs, MySQL joints, html5 tags
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Real life problems, Use cases

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have applied for Full stack developer role. Be strong at real time implementations and use cases
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1st round is aptitude and pesudocode

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly python questions
  • Q2. List questions and basic to mediumprogram

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Moderate interview
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

In first round 4 coding question like 1 dsa 2 database and one is api and question is very simple . coding round was conducted in hackerrank

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DSA QUESTION LIKE TREE AND GRAPH
  • Q2. DP AND SORTING APPROACH
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Again same but dsa question and oops concept in deep level

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good knowledge in dsa , database , programming thats it
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with 5 years of experience in Java, Python, and SQL.

    • 5 years of experience in Java, Python, and SQL

    • Worked on developing web applications using Java Spring framework

    • Proficient in database management with SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Array question of leetcode
  • Q3. Python basic and medium
  • Q4. C++ standard template library
  • Q5. Dynamic programming questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Ans. 

    Key concepts of OOP include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (object).

    • Inheritance: Allowing a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Polymorphism: Objects of different classes can be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Abstraction: Hiding complex implementation details and showing onl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the internal working mechanism of a HashMap?
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to quickly retrieve values based on keys.

    • HashMap internally uses an array of linked lists to store key-value pairs.

    • When a key-value pair is added, the key is hashed to determine the index in the array where the pair will be stored.

    • If multiple keys hash to the same index (collision), a linked list is used to store these pairs.

    • To retrieve a value, t...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Bubble sort and array was given
  • Q2. Create binary tree
  • Q3. HightBuilding Pattern

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just go through strivers videos
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2medium level questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project discussion for 30 mins
  • Q2. Dsa problem medium level
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rest Apis questions
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java and OOPS and LLD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good understanding of Core language and its framework

Informatica Interview FAQs

What are the top questions asked in Informatica Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Informatica Software Developer interview -

  1. How do you quickly count the number of set bits in a 32-bit integer in linear t...read more
  2. Given an Array of Integers, Find two elements in the array whose sum is closest...read more
  3. Code for deleting the duplicate nodes in a sorted link li...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

Informatica Software Developer Salary
based on 16 salaries
₹16.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
213% more than the average Software Developer Salary in India
View more details

Informatica Software Developer Reviews and Ratings

based on 1 review

1.0/5

Rating in categories

1.0

Skill development

1.0

Work-life balance

1.0

Salary

1.0

Job security

1.0

Company culture

1.0

Promotions

1.0

Work satisfaction

Explore 1 Review and Rating
Software Engineer
176 salaries
unlock blur

₹9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer
150 salaries
unlock blur

₹10 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Associate Software Engineer
70 salaries
unlock blur

₹6 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

Lead Software Engineer
59 salaries
unlock blur

₹24 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

Senior QA Engineer
58 salaries
unlock blur

₹13 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Informatica with

TCS

3.7
Compare

Wipro

3.7
Compare

HCLTech

3.5
Compare

Tech Mahindra

3.5
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview