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IQVIA Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 2 Mar 2024

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IQVIA Software Engineer Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 2 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Singleton in java code. multithreading, spring boot questions.
  • Q2. SQL queries for finding highest salary
  • Ans. 

    SQL queries to find highest salary

    • Use the MAX() function to find the highest salary

    • Combine with the SELECT statement to retrieve the corresponding employee details

    • Use the ORDER BY clause to sort the results in descending order

    • Use the LIMIT clause to limit the number of results returned

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and learn all the core concepts of java and spring boot

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL interview question
  • Q2. Stored Procedure and function differences
  • Ans. 

    Stored procedures are precompiled and stored in the database, while functions are compiled and stored in memory.

    • Stored procedures are precompiled and stored in the database for reuse.

    • Functions are compiled and stored in memory for faster execution.

    • Stored procedures can return multiple values, while functions return a single value.

    • Functions can be called from within a stored procedure, but stored procedures cannot be ca

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SQL query flow and window function they will ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good hands on SQL is required

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self and other tools
  • Q2. Jenkins Linux Ansible git AWS
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Complexity level - moderate. Basic concepts.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions to assess how independently a candidate can work.
  • Q2. - Can you work independently? - Can you work under pressure in a dynamic environment?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience working independently and thrive in dynamic environments.

    • I have successfully completed multiple projects on my own, demonstrating my ability to work independently.

    • I am comfortable making decisions and solving problems without constant supervision.

    • I have experience working in fast-paced environments where I had to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.

  • Answered by AI

IQVIA interview questions for designations

 Senior Software Engineer

 (9)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (4)

 Software Engineer II

 (1)

 Software Development Engineer II

 (1)

 Senior Software Development Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Software QA Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Software Engineer Testing

 (1)

 Software Engineer Level 1

 (1)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It was an aptitude test

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. It was technical test
  • Q2. Sort an array with numbers
  • Ans. 

    Use a sorting algorithm like quicksort or mergesort to rearrange the numbers in ascending or descending order.

    • Implement a sorting algorithm like quicksort, mergesort, or bubblesort to rearrange the numbers in the array.

    • Ensure the algorithm is efficient and handles edge cases like empty arrays or arrays with duplicate numbers.

    • Test the sorting function with different arrays to verify its correctness.

    • Example: [5, 2, 9, 1,

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IQVIA Software Engineer interview:
  • DSA
  • Aml

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
  • Ans. 

    Java program to check if two strings are anagrams

    • Create a function that takes two strings as input

    • Convert both strings to character arrays and sort them

    • Check if the sorted arrays are equal to determine if they are anagrams

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
  • Ans. 

    Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

    • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

    • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

    • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

    • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST method is used to send data to a server

    • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

    • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

    • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

    • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was technical round and there were three panelists. Started with alot of database questions and core java question. Prepare well about your project working in the company. I couldn't clear this round recieved rejection mail after two weeks.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Behaviour subject in Angular.
  • Ans. 

    Behaviour subject in Angular is a special type of subject that allows both subscribing and emitting values.

    • BehaviourSubject is a type of subject in RxJS library.

    • It has an initial value that will be emitted to new subscribers.

    • It stores the latest value and emits it immediately to new subscribers.

    • Example: const subject = new BehaviorSubject('initial value');

    • Example: subject.next('new value');

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain Design Principles
  • Ans. 

    Design principles are guidelines for designing software solutions that are maintainable, scalable, and efficient.

    • Design principles help in creating software that is easy to understand, modify, and maintain.

    • They promote code reusability, modularity, and flexibility.

    • Examples of design principles include SOLID principles, DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself), KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid), and YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It).

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the interview questions which are asked in portals.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was good test with mathematical learning

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Array, String are core point for interview, html css , sql will be plus point

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What if you stuck in middle of assign task? how you gonna tackle it
  • Ans. 

    If stuck in the middle of an assigned task, I would follow a systematic approach to tackle it.

    • Analyze the problem and identify the specific issue causing the blockage

    • Break down the task into smaller subtasks and prioritize them

    • Seek help or guidance from colleagues or seniors if necessary

    • Research and gather relevant information or resources to overcome the obstacle

    • Experiment with different solutions and evaluate their e...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - question are based on Array and string
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
  • Ans. 

    Java program to check if two strings are anagrams

    • Create a function that takes two strings as input

    • Convert both strings to character arrays and sort them

    • Check if the sorted arrays are equal to determine if they are anagrams

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
  • Ans. 

    Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

    • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

    • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

    • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

    • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST method is used to send data to a server

    • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

    • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

    • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

    • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was technical round and there were three panelists. Started with alot of database questions and core java question. Prepare well about your project working in the company. I couldn't clear this round recieved rejection mail after two weeks.

Skills evaluated in this interview

IQVIA Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IQVIA Software Engineer interview?
IQVIA interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IQVIA interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and Coding Test.
What are the top questions asked in IQVIA Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IQVIA Software Engineer interview -

  1. - Can you work independently? - Can you work under pressure in a dynamic enviro...read more
  2. SQL queries for finding highest sal...read more
  3. Stored Procedure and function differen...read more

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IQVIA Software Engineer Interview Process

based on 5 interviews

1 Interview rounds

  • Resume Shortlist Round
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