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Updated 28 Nov 2024

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11 interviews found

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

I applied via Otta and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a seasoned backend developer with expertise in building scalable and efficient systems.

    • Over 8 years of experience in backend development

    • Proficient in languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js

    • Strong understanding of database management and optimization

    • Experience with cloud technologies like AWS and Azure

    • Passionate about writing clean and maintainable code

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about a project you led
  • Ans. 

    Led a project to develop a real-time messaging system for a large e-commerce platform

    • Managed a team of 5 developers to design and implement the messaging system

    • Coordinated with product managers to gather requirements and prioritize features

    • Implemented WebSocket technology for real-time communication

    • Integrated the messaging system with existing user accounts and notifications

    • Conducted regular code reviews and testing to

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Focus on monitoring error handling and testing strategies
Round 3 - Assignment 

Create a web crawler. Focus on clean code SOLID tests. Make it multi threaded.

Senior Backend Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Design a admin dashboard for uber to show driver metrics like availability over an area
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Just take home task and they discuss the extension and design decisions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Concurrency and memory management

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Monzo Back End Engineer interview:
  • Databases
  • Concurrency
  • Memory Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure you know your code well and talk about why you did what

Back End Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Do you have experience with SQL and concurrency
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Apr 2024.

Round 1 - Recruiter call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Expectations about salary
  • Ans. 

    Discussing salary expectations is an important part of the interview process.

    • Research industry standards and salary ranges for similar positions

    • Consider your experience, skills, and the value you bring to the company

    • Be prepared to negotiate and discuss benefits in addition to salary

    • Avoid discussing salary too early in the interview process

    • Provide a range rather than a specific number if possible

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Discussions about past experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about the project you are most proud of
  • Ans. 

    Developed a real-time data analytics platform for a major e-commerce company

    • Implemented complex algorithms to process and analyze large volumes of data

    • Designed and built scalable architecture to handle high traffic and ensure low latency

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver a user-friendly interface

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Follow up questions

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Nth Prime Number Problem Statement Find the Nth prime number given a number N. Explanation: A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natural numbers. A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Chat with another engineer about past experience.

Round 2 - Assignment 

Coding assignment (write a web crawler)

Senior Backend Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Design a db for movie ticket booking system/ book my show like
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Monzo interview questions for popular designations

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 (3)

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 (2)

 Back End Engineer

 (1)

 Complaint Specialist

 (1)

 Financial Crime Specialist

 (1)

 Senior Backend Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Software Engineer

 (1)

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Screening call, what do you know about Monzo, experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you solve the following problem
  • Ans. 

    To solve the problem, I would conduct a thorough investigation, analyze data, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.

    • Conduct a thorough investigation to gather all relevant information

    • Analyze data to identify patterns or anomalies

    • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders such as law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and internal teams

    • Implement preventive measures to mitigate future risks

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Competency based questions, tell me about a time you handled a difficult situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I wasn't right for the first role and was put forward for another. I was interviewed 7 times and then received no feedback or updates on any role despite reaching out to the HR contact.

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Q1. how would you solve the following problem
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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Screening - years of experience

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Senior Sof Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you like to join Monzo?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to work for Monzo?
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic transactional wallet to implement functions

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Focus on Coding, Data Structures, Algorithms, Readable and modular code, Tests

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a web scale web crawler
  • Ans. 

    Design a web scale web crawler for efficient and effective data retrieval.

    • Utilize a distributed architecture to handle large amounts of data and parallel processing.

    • Implement intelligent crawling strategies to prioritize important pages and avoid duplicate content.

    • Use efficient data storage and indexing techniques to manage the crawled data effectively.

    • Consider scalability, fault tolerance, and monitoring for a robust

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Follow up questions on scalibility, reliability and fault tolerance
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How did you handle conflicts in previous company
  • Ans. 

    I handled conflicts by addressing issues directly, listening to all parties involved, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.

    • Addressed conflicts promptly and directly

    • Listened to all parties involved to understand their perspectives

    • Worked towards finding a mutually beneficial solution

    • Maintained professionalism and respect throughout the conflict resolution process

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a situation where you had to learn something really quickly, how did you handle it?
  • Ans. 

    I had to quickly learn a new programming language for a project deadline.

    • Researched online tutorials and documentation

    • Practiced coding exercises to gain proficiency

    • Sought help from colleagues for guidance

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Backend Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Design a admin dashboard for uber to show driver metrics like availability over an area
View answer (1)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a web crawler
  • Ans. 

    Design a web crawler to fetch and index web pages

    • Start by identifying the target websites and their structure

    • Implement a system to fetch web pages using HTTP requests

    • Parse the HTML content to extract relevant information

    • Store the extracted data in a database for indexing and searching

    • Implement a scheduling mechanism to regularly crawl and update the data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Follow up questions on scalability, fault tolerance and testing.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Backend Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Design a admin dashboard for uber to show driver metrics like availability over an area
View answer (1)

Monzo Interview FAQs

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