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Updated 2 Jan 2023

Oracle SDE (Software Development Engineer) Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How is kubernetes cluster is exposed to internet ?
  • Ans. 

    Kubernetes cluster can be exposed to the internet using various methods.

    • One way is to use a LoadBalancer service type to expose the cluster to the internet.

    • Another way is to use an Ingress controller to route traffic from the internet to the cluster.

    • A third way is to use a NodePort service type to expose the cluster to the internet.

    • It is important to secure the cluster by using authentication and authorization mechanis...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Ingress? What is Prometheus ?What is Grafana?
  • Ans. 

    Ingress is a Kubernetes resource that manages external access to services. Prometheus is a monitoring system and Grafana is a visualization tool.

    • Ingress is used to route external traffic to the appropriate Kubernetes service

    • Prometheus is used to collect and store metrics from various sources

    • Grafana is used to visualize the collected metrics in a user-friendly way

    • Ingress can be configured to use different load balancing...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be technically strong.Very sure what you have written on your resume,

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 9 questions were there including sql, coding ,and few mcqs
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One questions based on Convex hull

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice DSA and try to add 1 or 2 good projects in resume

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was online technical interview round with some good java coding programs. Not as tough but as expected for a mid level experience programmer. String Arrays other
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java programming interview with some advance level programming questions BDD UI Automation Stack Algorithms String Arrays etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux Java Framework level questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A bit longer process from first interview to releasing offer letter but my experience was positive

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between static and final
  • Ans. 

    Static is used to define class-level variables and methods, while final is used to define constants that cannot be changed.

    • Static variables belong to the class itself, while final variables are constants that cannot be modified.

    • Static methods can be called without creating an instance of the class, while final methods cannot be overridden.

    • Static variables are shared among all instances of a class, while final variables...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ArraysList vs LinkedList
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is better for random access, LinkedList is better for frequent insertions/deletions.

    • ArrayList uses dynamic array to store elements, LinkedList uses doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList provides fast random access to elements using index, LinkedList provides fast insertion/deletion at any position.

    • Example: ArrayList is suitable for scenarios where random access is required like searching, LinkedList is suitable for sc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Describe Java8 Features
  • Ans. 

    Java8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, functional interfaces, streams, and default methods.

    • Lambda expressions allow you to write code in a more concise and readable way.

    • Functional interfaces are interfaces with a single abstract method, which can be implemented using lambda expressions.

    • Streams provide a way to work with collections of objects in a functional style.

    • Default methods allow inte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Gave one scenario to solve using streams in java8
  • Ans. 

    Using streams in Java 8 to filter and map a list of numbers

    • Create a list of numbers

    • Use stream to filter out even numbers

    • Use map to square each number

    • Collect the results into a new list

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Multithreading- Write program to print even and odd numbers from 1 to 20 using 2 threads. 1 thread will responsible for printing even and another for Odd. And print in such a manner it should be alternate....
  • Ans. 

    Program to print even and odd numbers from 1 to 20 using 2 threads alternately.

    • Create two threads, one for printing even numbers and one for printing odd numbers.

    • Use wait(), notify(), and notifyAll() to ensure alternate printing.

    • Ensure synchronization between the two threads to avoid race conditions.

    • Example: Thread 1 prints even numbers (2, 4, 6, ...) and Thread 2 prints odd numbers (1, 3, 5, ...).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Why strings immutable
  • Ans. 

    Strings are immutable to ensure data integrity and security.

    • Immutable strings prevent accidental changes to data

    • Immutable strings allow for safe sharing of data between different parts of a program

    • Immutable strings help prevent security vulnerabilities like SQL injection attacks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Outer Join SQL query
  • Q8. What is the purpose of using default methods in java8?
  • Ans. 

    Default methods in Java 8 allow interfaces to have method implementations, enabling backward compatibility and reducing code duplication.

    • Default methods were introduced in Java 8 to provide a way to add new methods to interfaces without breaking existing implementations.

    • They allow interfaces to have method implementations, which was not possible before Java 8.

    • Default methods can be overridden in implementing classes to...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. 1 coding problem related to Anagrams
  • Q2. 1 Java8 streams problem
  • Ans. 

    Using Java8 streams to solve a problem

    • Use stream() method to convert a collection into a stream

    • Use filter() method to filter elements based on a condition

    • Use map() method to transform elements

    • Use collect() method to collect the elements into a new collection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are checked exceptions
  • Ans. 

    Checked exceptions are exceptions that must be either caught or declared in the method signature.

    • Checked exceptions are subclasses of Exception (excluding RuntimeException and its subclasses)

    • Checked exceptions must be either caught using try-catch block or declared in the method signature using 'throws' keyword

    • Examples of checked exceptions in Java include IOException, SQLException, and ClassNotFoundException

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Purpose of @SpringBootApplication annotation?
  • Ans. 

    Annotation used to mark a class as a Spring Boot application

    • Combines @Configuration, @EnableAutoConfiguration, and @ComponentScan annotations

    • Used to bootstrap and launch a Spring application

    • Automatically scans for Spring components in the package and sub-packages

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  • Q5. Use of @Qualifier
  • Ans. 

    Annotation used in Spring to specify which bean to autowire

    • Used to disambiguate when multiple beans of the same type are present

    • Can be used with @Autowired to specify which bean to inject

    • Helps in resolving dependencies when multiple beans of the same type are available

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are microservices?
  • Ans. 

    Microservices are a software development technique where an application is composed of small, independent services that communicate with each other.

    • Microservices are designed to be small, focused on specific tasks, and independently deployable.

    • Each microservice typically runs its own process and communicates with other services through APIs.

    • Microservices allow for easier scalability, flexibility, and maintenance compar...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Design patterns
  • Q8. How microservices communicate with each other
  • Ans. 

    Microservices communicate with each other through APIs, messaging queues, or service meshes.

    • APIs: Microservices can communicate with each other by exposing APIs that allow them to send and receive data.

    • Messaging queues: Microservices can use messaging queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka to send messages to each other asynchronously.

    • Service meshes: Microservices can communicate through a service mesh like Istio, which handles...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about projects.
  • Q2. Complete flow and business use case of the project
  • Ans. 

    The project involves creating a web-based platform for online shopping with features like user registration, product browsing, shopping cart, and payment processing.

    • User registers on the platform with personal information

    • User browses products by category or search

    • User adds products to the shopping cart

    • User proceeds to checkout and makes payment

    • Order is confirmed and user receives a confirmation email

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Interviewer was more concerned about matching the tech stack with job description

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs Software Engineer interview:
  • java8
  • Multithreading
  • Spring Boot
  • Microservices
  • MySQL
  • Basic OOPS Concept
  • Streams
  • Exception Handling

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
No response
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mintu Babu lives in a smaller house than her brother and in a larger house than her parents. Her children reside with her, and she has no other relatives. If Mintu Babu's relative U lives in a larger house than her relative S, then all the following may be true except: \n\n1) S is U's father \n\n2) S is U's mother \n\n3) U is younger than S \n\n4) S is younger than U

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. merge two linked list
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted linked lists without creating new nodes by rearranging existing nodes.

    • Traverse both linked lists simultaneously

    • Compare the values of nodes and rearrange pointers accordingly

    • Continue until one of the lists is fully traversed

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  • Q2. 2. reverse a linked list.
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list by changing the direction of pointers.

    • Start with three pointers: current, previous, and next.

    • Iterate through the linked list, updating pointers to reverse the direction.

    • Update the head of the linked list to be the previous node once iteration is complete.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

OOPS , DBMS , OS , and DSA concepts

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DBMS related concepts
  • Q2. Networking and Network Security
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are React Queries?
  • Ans. 

    React Queries are a library for managing server state in React applications.

    • React Queries provide a way to fetch and cache data from an API in React components.

    • They offer features like caching, background fetching, and automatic refetching.

    • React Queries can handle complex data fetching requirements, such as pagination and infinite scrolling.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can useEffect() hook run twice?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, useEffect() hook can run twice under certain conditions.

    • useEffect() hook can run twice if the dependencies array changes between renders.

    • This can happen if the dependencies array contains values that change frequently.

    • For example, if a state variable is included in the dependencies array and it is updated in the component, useEffect() will run again.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Problems related to Binary Search
  • Q2. Problem statement on BST

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DSA basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reverse a linked list
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list by changing the direction of pointers

    • Start with three pointers: current, previous, and next

    • Iterate through the linked list, updating pointers to reverse the direction

    • Update the head of the linked list to be the last node visited

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Written test was in python where we have output based questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Move zeros to the end of the array
  • Ans. 

    Move all zeros in an array of strings to the end.

    • Iterate through the array and move all zeros to the end by swapping with non-zero elements.

    • Maintain a pointer to keep track of the position to swap with zeros.

    • Example: Input: ['a', 'b', 'c', '0', 'd', '0'], Output: ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', '0', '0']

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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