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Updated 15 Nov 2024

Top Paytm Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Reverse Linked List Given a singly linked list of integers. Your task is to return the head of the reversed linked list. For example: The given linked list is 1 -> 2 -> 3 ...read more
  • Q2. Maximum Subarray Sum Given an array of numbers, find the maximum sum of any contiguous subarray of the array. For example, given the array [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86], the ...read more
  • Q3. Rotting Oranges You have been given a grid containing some oranges. Each cell of this grid has one of the three integers values: Value 0 - representing an empty cell. Val ...read more
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Paytm Software Developer Interview Experiences

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Surpriya Arora

posted on 9 Sep 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

21 Questions

  • Q1. Discussion of previous written test questions
  • Q2. Find the odd repeating element from a set of repeating elements
  • Ans. 

    Find the odd repeating element from an array of strings

    • Use a hash table to count the frequency of each element

    • Iterate through the hash table to find the element with an odd count

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. A 2D matrix is given which is row wise and column wise sorted. Find a particular element from it
  • Ans. 

    Finding an element in a sorted 2D matrix

    • Start from the top right corner or bottom left corner

    • Compare the target element with the current element

    • Move left or down if the target is smaller, else move right or up

    • Repeat until the target is found or all elements are checked

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. SQL Query to find Nth highest salary from table
  • Ans. 

    SQL query to find Nth highest salary from table

    • Use ORDER BY and LIMIT clauses

    • Use subquery to get the Nth highest salary

    • Handle cases where there are less than N distinct salaries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Another basic SQL query
  • Q6. Write a function that returns '3' when '4' is passed as an input and vice versa without using if-else condition
  • Ans. 

    Function to swap '3' and '4' without using if-else

    • Use XOR operator to swap the values

    • Convert the input to ASCII code and perform the swap

    • Use a lookup table to map the values

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Question on Suffix trees
  • Q8. Question on Tries
  • Q9. Question on Ternary search trees
  • Q10. Question on hash maps
  • Q11. Question on complexity of an algorithm
  • Q12. 3-4 SQL queries
  • Q13. Question on SQL joins
  • Q14. JAVA questions on static block,static function and static variables
  • Q15. JAVA questions on memory initialization and references
  • Q16. Puzzle on measuring exactly half a glass of water
  • Q17. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.

    • Proficient in Java and Python programming languages

    • Experience in developing web applications using Spring framework

    • Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Why PAYTM?
  • Ans. 

    PAYTM is a leading digital payment platform in India with a wide range of services.

    • PAYTM has a user-friendly interface and offers a seamless payment experience.

    • It provides a variety of services like mobile recharges, bill payments, and online shopping.

    • PAYTM has a strong focus on security and fraud prevention measures.

    • It has a large user base and is widely accepted by merchants across India.

    • PAYTM is constantly innovatin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q19. Will you go for further studies?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to pursuing further studies in the future.

    • I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.

    • Further studies can help me specialize in a particular field and enhance my skills.

    • I may consider pursuing a master's degree in computer science or a related field.

    • However, my immediate focus is on gaining practical experience and contributing to the organization.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q20. Why do you think has PAYTM grown so fast?
  • Ans. 

    PAYTM grew fast due to its innovative approach and early adoption of digital payments.

    • Early adoption of digital payments in India

    • Innovative approach with features like mobile recharges, bill payments, and cashback offers

    • Expansion into e-commerce and financial services

    • Strategic partnerships with major companies like Uber and Alibaba

  • Answered by AI
  • Q21. (looking at my CGPA of 9) You can get a better company. Then Why PAYTM only?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: there were 20 mcqs and 2 coding questions. It was a pen and paper test. We were given 1 hour to solve it. The mcqs were of average difficulty. The 2 coding questions were:
1. A variation of the standard Josephus Problem
2. Find the 'x' largest elements from 'n' input elements without using sorting.
Tips: They focus on algorithms not on complete solutions. Do not leave any question unattempted. If you do not know the exact approach then use Brute-Force approach.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The Interviewer was very nice. He was focussing on the approach used not on codes.
Tips: Be calm and think by basics :)

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked high level data structures in this round. But again he saw the approach used and not exact solution
Tips: Don't give up. Tell whatever you know

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: JAVA questions were based on very detailed concepts. Study OOP properly.
Tips: Maintain your calm :)

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Overall the experience was nice and smooth.
Tips: If they allow you to ask them any question then ask them something about the company. They should find you interested in the company :)

General Tips: Just be cool. Show them you are enthusiastic to learn and work. While prepration focus on Basics and Algorithms. Prepare DBMS nicely too :)
Skill Tips: Have full knowledge about your projects
Skills: JAVA, Data Structures, Operating systems, Network Programming, DBMS
College Name: NIT Jalandhar
Motivation: PAYTM is a perfect mix for the dynamic startup culture and stability of a big organiztaion. PAYTM has an amazing work culture and excellent opportunities for growth

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Normal DSA Question regarding Arrays,Strings.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Build Basic LRU without Libraries
  • Ans. 

    Implement a basic LRU cache without using libraries

    • Create a data structure to store key-value pairs with a fixed size

    • Use a doubly linked list to keep track of the most recently used items

    • Implement methods to add, access, and remove items based on their usage

    • Update the linked list whenever an item is accessed or added

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. DP Question regarding substring
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Database Design For Instagram
  • Q2. Database Concepts

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image likhith kumar

posted on 14 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two questions on dynamic programming

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

This was a behavioural round and was completely non technical

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank, solve leetcode to clear this round

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Q2. OOPs in python and explain them
  • Ans. 

    OOPs in Python refers to Object-Oriented Programming concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.

    • Classes: Blueprint for creating objects with attributes and methods.

    • Objects: Instances of classes that contain data and behavior.

    • Inheritance: Ability to create a new class based on an existing class.

    • Encapsulation: Restricting access to certain components of an object.

    • Polymorphism: Ability to...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Database related question based on resume

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shubham Pabuwal

posted on 1 Jun 2024

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

Question of tree and linkedlist

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Questions on tree and LinkedList

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round mostly on resume, sql

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at G L Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding question 3 SQL question. One coding was easy and one was medium level.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java, collection framework, OOPS, Project, 1 coding question
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 3 Coding question, OOPS, Collection framework, Question on Project
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 que test easy level

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA round asking bst and graph que
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Coding Test 

Median of two sorted arrays

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java questions are important here
  • Q2. Thread Allocation
  • Q3. Memory management

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn Java

Software Developer interview

user image Arsh Goyal

posted on 24 Nov 2021

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Akshay Shirsat

posted on 22 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Binary tree traversal question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - SQL Based MCQ Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions were basically medium to hard level
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Binary Tree Traversal Question
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Graph Question(Basically number of islands)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do proper DSA questions and they ask questions on trees

Paytm Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Paytm Software Developer interview?
Paytm interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Paytm interview process are Coding Test, One-on-one Round and Technical.
How to prepare for Paytm Software Developer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Paytm. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Paytm expect are Analytics, Animation, Backend Operations, CRM and CSS3.
What are the top questions asked in Paytm Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Paytm Software Developer interview -

  1. Write a function that returns '3' when '4' is passed as an input and vice versa...read more
  2. A 2D matrix is given which is row wise and column wise sorted. Find a particula...read more
  3. Find the odd repeating element from a set of repeating eleme...read more
How long is the Paytm Software Developer interview process?

The duration of Paytm Software Developer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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