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Oracle Senior Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 5 Apr 2024

8 Interview questions

A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. What are the differences between function overloading and function overriding?
Ans. 

Function overloading is having multiple functions with the same name but different parameters. Function overriding is having a function in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a function in the superclass.

  • Function overloading is used to provide different ways to call a function with different parameters.

  • Function overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a function in a subclass that is ...

A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain design patterns.
Ans. 

Design pattern is a reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software design.

  • Design patterns provide a common language for developers to communicate solutions.

  • They help in creating flexible, maintainable, and scalable software.

  • Examples include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and MVC pattern.

  • Design patterns are categorized into three types: Creational, Structural, and Behavioral.

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A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. Write a program to check if a given string is a palindrome.
Ans. 

Program to check if a given string is a palindrome

  • Convert the string to lowercase to ignore case sensitivity

  • Remove all non-alphanumeric characters from the string

  • Reverse the string and compare it with the original string

  • If they are the same, then the string is a palindrome

A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain jagged arrays in C#.
Ans. 

Jagged array is an array of arrays where each array can have different lengths.

  • Each array can have different number of elements

  • Can be used to represent tables with varying number of columns

  • Example: string[][] jaggedArray = new string[3][];

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A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. What is the difference between ref and out parameters?
Ans. 

Ref and out are both used to pass arguments by reference in C#. Ref is bidirectional while out is unidirectional.

  • Ref and out are used to pass arguments by reference instead of by value

  • Ref is used for both input and output parameters while out is only used for output parameters

  • Ref requires the variable to be initialized before passing while out does not

  • Example: void MyMethod(ref int x) { x = x + 1; }

  • Example: void M...

A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain the SOLID principles.
Ans. 

SOLID is a set of principles for object-oriented programming that aims to make software more maintainable, scalable, and robust.

  • S - Single Responsibility Principle: A class should have only one reason to change.

  • O - Open/Closed Principle: Software entities should be open for extension but closed for modification.

  • L - Liskov Substitution Principle: Subtypes should be substitutable for their base types.

  • I - Interface S...

A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain how CLR works.
Ans. 

CLR is the runtime environment for .NET applications that manages memory, security, and execution of code.

  • CLR stands for Common Language Runtime

  • It compiles code into an intermediate language (IL) that can run on any platform with CLR installed

  • CLR manages memory through garbage collection

  • It provides security through code access security (CAS)

  • CLR also includes just-in-time (JIT) compilation for improved performance

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A Senior Software Developer was asked
Q. How does IIS work internally?
Ans. 

IIS is a web server that handles HTTP requests and responses.

  • IIS stands for Internet Information Services.

  • It is a component of Windows Server.

  • It listens for incoming HTTP requests on a specified port.

  • It processes the request and sends back a response.

  • It can host multiple websites on a single server.

  • It supports various protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, etc.

  • It can be configured using the IIS Manager tool.

  • It can...

Oracle Senior Software Developer Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 tech rounds 1 tech plus managerial Then final call with HR

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Oracle Senior Software Developer interview:
  • Python
  • Linux Internals
  • Behavioural Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was for Linux kernel patch validation
Questions were asked about python automation and Linux services, threads, file handling, RPM etc.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain how CLR works
  • Ans. 

    CLR is the runtime environment for .NET applications that manages memory, security, and execution of code.

    • CLR stands for Common Language Runtime

    • It compiles code into an intermediate language (IL) that can run on any platform with CLR installed

    • CLR manages memory through garbage collection

    • It provides security through code access security (CAS)

    • CLR also includes just-in-time (JIT) compilation for improved performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain SOLID principle
  • Ans. 

    SOLID is a set of principles for object-oriented programming that aims to make software more maintainable, scalable, and robust.

    • S - Single Responsibility Principle: A class should have only one reason to change.

    • O - Open/Closed Principle: Software entities should be open for extension but closed for modification.

    • L - Liskov Substitution Principle: Subtypes should be substitutable for their base types.

    • I - Interface Segreg...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain design pattern
  • Ans. 

    Design pattern is a reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software design.

    • Design patterns provide a common language for developers to communicate solutions.

    • They help in creating flexible, maintainable, and scalable software.

    • Examples include Singleton, Factory, Observer, and MVC pattern.

    • Design patterns are categorized into three types: Creational, Structural, and Behavioral.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Write a program for palindrome
  • Ans. 

    Program to check if a given string is a palindrome

    • Convert the string to lowercase to ignore case sensitivity

    • Remove all non-alphanumeric characters from the string

    • Reverse the string and compare it with the original string

    • If they are the same, then the string is a palindrome

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Function overloading vs overriding
  • Ans. 

    Function overloading is having multiple functions with the same name but different parameters. Function overriding is having a function in a subclass with the same name and parameters as a function in the superclass.

    • Function overloading is used to provide different ways to call a function with different parameters.

    • Function overriding is used to provide a specific implementation of a function in a subclass that is diffe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between ref and out
  • Ans. 

    Ref and out are both used to pass arguments by reference in C#. Ref is bidirectional while out is unidirectional.

    • Ref and out are used to pass arguments by reference instead of by value

    • Ref is used for both input and output parameters while out is only used for output parameters

    • Ref requires the variable to be initialized before passing while out does not

    • Example: void MyMethod(ref int x) { x = x + 1; }

    • Example: void MyMeth...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain jagged array in C#
  • Ans. 

    Jagged array is an array of arrays where each array can have different lengths.

    • Each array can have different number of elements

    • Can be used to represent tables with varying number of columns

    • Example: string[][] jaggedArray = new string[3][];

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How does IIS work internally
  • Ans. 

    IIS is a web server that handles HTTP requests and responses.

    • IIS stands for Internet Information Services.

    • It is a component of Windows Server.

    • It listens for incoming HTTP requests on a specified port.

    • It processes the request and sends back a response.

    • It can host multiple websites on a single server.

    • It supports various protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, etc.

    • It can be configured using the IIS Manager tool.

    • It can also...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Oracle ?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Oracle to leverage its innovative technologies and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

    • Oracle is a leader in cloud computing, and I am excited about working on cutting-edge cloud solutions that drive digital transformation.

    • The opportunity to work with diverse teams on global projects aligns with my passion for collaboration and learning from different perspectives.

    • I admire Ora...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your greatest weakness ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be overly critical of my own work, which can slow down my progress and decision-making.

    • I often spend extra time refining code, aiming for perfection, which can delay project timelines.

    • In team settings, I sometimes hesitate to share my ideas, fearing they may not meet my own high standards.

    • To combat this, I've started setting stricter deadlines for myself to ensure I complete tasks efficiently.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Compensation discussion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on C#, OOPS, SQL, basic programs.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 6 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. Technical Interview based on you experience.
  • Q2. Logical questions related to the real world problem solving
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pure technical on working technologies
  • Q2. Basic to in depth technical questions
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Your responsibilities in the project
  • Q2. Achievements in your work
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions and achievements
  • Q2. Strengths, weaknesses and project structure
Round 6 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion and position information
  • Q2. Salary negotiations and information on position

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared to wait for offer at least 2-3 months. Then only choose this company to get the job. They take lot of time to release the offer. For me it took 90 days to release the offer.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Be good on basics of coding

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some sql queries and code piece related to substring

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident, be good in basics of coding

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - System test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Advantage and disadvantage of framework.
  • Ans. 

    Frameworks provide structure and pre-built components for software development, but can also limit flexibility and require learning curve.

    • Advantage: Provides structure and pre-built components for faster development

    • Advantage: Can improve code quality and maintainability

    • Disadvantage: Can limit flexibility and customization

    • Disadvantage: Requires learning curve and potential dependency issues

    • Example: ReactJS provides a fr...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is Oops? Advantage and disadvantage
  • Ans. 

    Oops stands for Object-Oriented Programming. It is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent real-world entities.

    • Advantages: code reusability, modularity, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism

    • Disadvantages: complexity, steep learning curve, performance overhead

    • Example: creating a class 'Car' with properties like 'make', 'model', and 'year', and methods like 'start_engine' and 'stop_engine'

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics in server side and client side coding

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1. Core Java - OOPS features, Abstract classes and Interface, Inner Classes, String and Object Class, Equals and HashCode methods, Runtime and Compile time exception, Method overloading and overriding, Cus...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Clear Core java concepts firmly
2. Basic DB queries
3. Basic Unix commands

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

Numerical and logical aptitude test

Round 3 - Coding Test 

There are 5 rounds on datastructure and algorithm

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice hr and all team is suportive
Good and smoth interview experiance
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I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Data Structural round.

  • Q1. 

    Distinct Islands Problem Statement

    Given a two-dimensional array/list consisting of integers 0s and 1s, where 1 represents land and 0 represents water, determine the number of distinct islands. A group of...

  • Ans. 

    Count the number of distinct islands in a 2D array of 0s and 1s.

    • Identify islands by performing depth-first search (DFS) on the grid

    • Use a set to store the shape of each island and check for duplicates

    • Consider translations to determine distinct islands

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a Data Structural round.

  • Q1. 

    Word Wrap Problem Statement

    You are tasked with arranging 'N' words of varying lengths such that each line contains at most 'M' characters, with each word separated by a space. The challenge is to minimiz...

  • Ans. 

    The goal is to minimize the total cost of arranging 'N' words on each line with a maximum character limit 'M'.

    • Calculate the cost of each line as the cube of extra space characters needed to reach 'M'.

    • Minimize the total cost by arranging words to fit within the character limit on each line.

    • Ensure each word appears fully on one line without breaking across lines.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a System Design round.

  • Q1. Can you design a system similar to Red Bus that can handle bookings and onboard both vendors and customers to the platform?
  • Ans. 

    Design a system similar to Red Bus for handling bookings and onboarding vendors and customers.

    • Implement a user-friendly interface for customers to search and book tickets

    • Create a vendor portal for vendors to manage their offerings and availability

    • Include payment gateway integration for secure transactions

    • Develop a robust backend system for managing bookings, cancellations, and refunds

    • Utilize a database to store user in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a System Design round

Round 5 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was an HR round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Microsoft interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Graphs, Dynamic Programming, Arrays, LinkedList, stringsTime required to prepare for the interview - 1 monthInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice as much as you can.
Tip 2 : Prepare for company, not in general.
Tip 3 : Your past work should be objective and your contribution should be very clear

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Keep only relevant things for the job you are applying.
Tip 2 : Minimal data with measurable contribution and effect.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. WRITE A GENERIC SWAP FUNCTION
  • Ans. 

    A generic swap function swaps two values of any data type.

    • The function should take two parameters of any data type.

    • Use a temporary variable to store the value of one parameter.

    • Assign the value of the second parameter to the first parameter.

    • Assign the value of the temporary variable to the second parameter.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED LINKLIST .
  • Ans. 

    Search for an element in a rotated sorted linked list.

    • Find the pivot point where the list is rotated.

    • Divide the list into two sublists based on the pivot point.

    • Perform binary search on the appropriate sublist.

    • Handle edge cases such as empty list and list with only one element.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SEARCH AN ELEMENT IN ROTATED SORTED ARRAY. WRITED A CODE FOR IT
  • Ans. 

    Search an element in a rotated sorted array

    • Find the pivot point where the array is rotated

    • Divide the array into two sub-arrays based on pivot point

    • Perform binary search on the appropriate sub-array

    • Repeat until element is found or sub-array size is 1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. In an Array of size 95 contain numbers in range 1 to 100. each number is at max once in the array. find the 5 missing numbers in array between 1-100
  • Q5. Given sudoku as id array of size . in a given empty cell find the possible numbers that could be possible. Asked me to write code for it
  • Ans. 

    Given a Sudoku board, find possible numbers for an empty cell.

    • Iterate through empty cells and check possible numbers using row, column, and box constraints.

    • Use a set to keep track of possible numbers for each empty cell.

    • Return the set of possible numbers for the given empty cell.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Given 4 unsigned integers find their integer average (eg. (2,2,2,3) => (2+2+2+3)/4 = 2) consider integer division ) without typecasting
  • Ans. 

    Find integer average of 4 unsigned integers without typecasting

    • Add all the integers and divide by 4

    • Use bit shifting to divide by 4

    • Handle overflow by using long long data type

    • Use unsigned int data type for input

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Write a code to identify wheter given processor is of 32 bit architecture or 64 bit architecture
  • Ans. 

    Code to identify 32 bit or 64 bit architecture of a processor

    • Check if the operating system is 32 bit or 64 bit

    • If OS is 32 bit, processor is 32 bit

    • If OS is 64 bit, check if processor supports 64 bit architecture

    • Use CPUID instruction to check if processor supports 64 bit architecture

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Convert a binary number into base 64 integer
  • Ans. 

    Convert binary number to base 64 integer

    • Divide the binary number into groups of 6 bits

    • Convert each group of 6 bits to decimal

    • Map the decimal value to the corresponding base 64 character

    • Concatenate the base 64 characters to form the final integer

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: SIMPLE CODING QUESTIONS SPEED MATTERS.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 3

Skills: Analytics And Coding
College Name: IIT Guwahati

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Solving puzzles(25 horses,ant and sweets,height of a building..) try as many as possible before appearing for interview
  • Q2. If experienced , then project details of previous companies a must prepare question
  • Q3. Writing test cases for random scenarios
  • Ans. 

    Creating test cases for random scenarios ensures software reliability and robustness through diverse input validation.

    • Identify edge cases: Test with minimum and maximum input values, e.g., an empty array vs. a large array.

    • Use random data: Generate random inputs to simulate real-world usage, e.g., random user names or passwords.

    • Test invalid inputs: Ensure the system handles unexpected inputs gracefully, e.g., negative n...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Programming in whatsoever language you r comfortable with, basic coding problems of DS,Algos. eg. Zigzag tree traversal algo,random linked list copy
  • Q5. Some people asked me questions related to the work i will do if hired in the project
  • Q6. Be genuine in ur CV, and be prepared with everything you write there.

Interview Preparation Tips

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