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Updated 24 Sep 2024

Northern Trust Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was easy and solvable

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dot net core related
  • Q2. Azure cloud basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Arraylist vs LinkedList
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is better for random access and LinkedList is better for frequent insertions and deletions.

    • ArrayList uses an array to store elements, allowing for fast random access but slower insertions and deletions.

    • LinkedList uses nodes with references to the next and previous nodes, making insertions and deletions faster but random access slower.

    • Example: Use ArrayList when you need to frequently access elements by index,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on LinkedList

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Lots of technical questions but the interview was not technical..
  • Q2. What is JIT compiler
  • Ans. 

    JIT compiler stands for Just-In-Time compiler, which compiles code during runtime instead of ahead of time.

    • JIT compiler improves performance by compiling code on the fly as it is needed

    • It converts bytecode into native machine code for execution

    • Examples include Java HotSpot JIT compiler and .NET JIT compiler

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are futures
  • Ans. 

    Futures are financial contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

    • Futures are standardized contracts traded on exchanges, where the buyer agrees to purchase an asset at a future date for a price agreed upon today.

    • They are commonly used in commodities, currencies, and financial instruments trading.

    • Futures allow investors to hedge against ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is GC and what types we have
  • Ans. 

    GC stands for Garbage Collection, a process in programming languages where unused memory is automatically reclaimed.

    • Types of GC include: Mark and Sweep, Reference Counting, Generational, and Incremental.

    • Mark and Sweep: Identifies and removes unreachable objects.

    • Reference Counting: Keeps track of the number of references to an object and deletes it when the count reaches zero.

    • Generational: Divides objects into different...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Walk me through a trading process
  • Ans. 

    A trading process involves buying and selling financial instruments in the market.

    • Research and analysis of market trends and opportunities

    • Placing buy or sell orders through a trading platform

    • Monitoring and managing open positions

    • Executing trades based on predetermined strategies

    • Recording and analyzing trade data for performance evaluation

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Medium leetcode question on array list

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Core java and collections, exceptions and threading
  • Q2. Core java collections
  • Q3. Multi threading
  • Q4. Executor framework
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Threading related questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Hacker rank coding round - string and array - medium to hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA Round with a focus on strings and trees questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. UI coding round
  • Q2. Quesitons on JS, TS, Angular and React
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. System Design Round
  • Q2. HLD and LLD for Zomato (Food Delivery App)
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Culture Fitment Round
  • Q2. General Techno Managerial Questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic java questions and 2 DSA medium level problems
  • Q2. Two sum leet code problem
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design round. Design a system that send notification’s to all the passengers of trains just when the train arrives at the station next to it. And one question on tree LCA
  • Ans. 

    Design a system to send notifications to train passengers when the train arrives at the next station.

    • Use GPS tracking to determine train location in real-time

    • Implement a notification system that sends alerts to passengers' devices

    • Integrate with train schedule data to know when the train is approaching the next station

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackathon Test with 2 medium level coding question.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Technical Video Interview- Java concepts mostly related to Java 8, 1 coding program and some db questions were asked.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to System Design.
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to my projects . Some questions related to my current role and responsibilities.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 coding questions on hacekrank platform

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Internal working of hashmap
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to efficiently retrieve values.

    • 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 it will be stored.

    • If multiple keys hash to the same index, a linked list is used to handle collisions.

    • HashMap uses the hashCode() method of keys to calc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Springbbot, Microservices questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related
  • Q2. System design questions
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General HR Discussion
  • Q2. Why you want join the company
  • Ans. 

    I want to join the company because of its innovative projects and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Impressed by the company's track record of successful projects

    • Excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

    • Looking forward to collaborating with talented team members

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Competitive Programming

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java Basics, and related framework basics in depth
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Patterns and Design Principles
  • Ans. 

    Design patterns and principles are essential for creating maintainable and scalable software.

    • Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software problems.

    • Design principles are guidelines for creating software that is easy to maintain and extend.

    • Examples of design patterns include Singleton, Factory, and Observer.

    • Examples of design principles include SOLID, DRY, and KISS.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How you make yourself up to date with latest technologies
  • Ans. 

    I stay up to date with the latest technologies by attending conferences, reading tech blogs, and participating in online forums.

    • Attending conferences and tech events

    • Reading tech blogs and articles

    • Participating in online forums and communities

    • Taking online courses and tutorials

    • Experimenting with new technologies in personal projects

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on your basics , prepare for Competitive Programming rounds, Design Principles, Patters and System Design related stuff.
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question based on project requirements
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Location constraint and salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while giving the interview

Northern Trust Interview FAQs

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