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Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Nov 2024

6 Interview questions

A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. How do you reverse a list without using built-in functions?
Ans. 

Reverse a list without using inbuilt functions

  • Create two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the array

  • Swap the elements at the two pointers and move them towards the center until they meet

  • Repeat the process until the entire list is reversed

A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. Write an SQL query to delete duplicate rows from a table using Common Table Expressions (CTEs).
Ans. 

Using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to delete duplicates in SQL query

  • Use a CTE to identify duplicates by ranking rows based on a unique identifier

  • Delete rows with duplicate ranks in the main query

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A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. Optimization performed in current project
Ans. 

Implemented query optimization techniques to improve performance in data processing.

  • Utilized indexing to speed up data retrieval

  • Optimized SQL queries by rewriting them for better performance

  • Implemented caching mechanisms to reduce redundant data processing

A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. SQL joins, number of records for each join
Ans. 

SQL joins combine data from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

  • Different types of SQL joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

  • The number of records in the result of a join depends on the type of join and the data in the tables.

  • For example, an INNER JOIN will only return records that have matching values in both tables, while a LEFT JOIN will return all records from the...

A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. End to End Project implementation
Ans. 

End to end project implementation involves taking a project from conception to completion, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.

  • Define project goals and requirements

  • Design data pipelines and architecture

  • Develop and implement data processing algorithms

  • Test and validate data quality and accuracy

  • Deploy and monitor the project in production

  • Iterate and improve based on feedback

A Senior Data Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. End to End project Architecture and data pipeline working
Ans. 

End to end project architecture involves designing and implementing a data pipeline to process and analyze data from various sources.

  • Define project requirements and goals

  • Design data architecture including data sources, storage, processing, and analytics tools

  • Implement data pipeline to extract, transform, and load data

  • Ensure data quality and consistency throughout the pipeline

  • Monitor and optimize performance of the...

Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. End to End project Architecture and data pipeline working
  • Ans. 

    End to end project architecture involves designing and implementing a data pipeline to process and analyze data from various sources.

    • Define project requirements and goals

    • Design data architecture including data sources, storage, processing, and analytics tools

    • Implement data pipeline to extract, transform, and load data

    • Ensure data quality and consistency throughout the pipeline

    • Monitor and optimize performance of the data...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Optimization performed in current project
  • Ans. 

    Implemented query optimization techniques to improve performance in data processing.

    • Utilized indexing to speed up data retrieval

    • Optimized SQL queries by rewriting them for better performance

    • Implemented caching mechanisms to reduce redundant data processing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SQL query to delete Duplicates using CTEs
  • Ans. 

    Using Common Table Expressions (CTEs) to delete duplicates in SQL query

    • Use a CTE to identify duplicates by ranking rows based on a unique identifier

    • Delete rows with duplicate ranks in the main query

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Basic Python theory questions on lists and tuples and dictionaries
  • Q5. Reverse a list without inbuilt functions
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a list without using inbuilt functions

    • Create two pointers, one at the start and one at the end of the array

    • Swap the elements at the two pointers and move them towards the center until they meet

    • Repeat the process until the entire list is reversed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. End to End Project implementation
  • Ans. 

    End to end project implementation involves taking a project from conception to completion, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.

    • Define project goals and requirements

    • Design data pipelines and architecture

    • Develop and implement data processing algorithms

    • Test and validate data quality and accuracy

    • Deploy and monitor the project in production

    • Iterate and improve based on feedback

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ETL Data warehousing concepts like CDC,SCD & Schema Design
  • Q3. Question on Data Mesh & Architecture Design for ETL
  • Q4. SQL joins, number of records for each join
  • Ans. 

    SQL joins combine data from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Different types of SQL joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

    • The number of records in the result of a join depends on the type of join and the data in the tables.

    • For example, an INNER JOIN will only return records that have matching values in both tables, while a LEFT JOIN will return all records from the left...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer interview:
  • Project Implementation
  • Data Warehousing
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewers are good but the HR recruiter was a pain to talk to, she was lazy and I had to follow up multiple times to get a response from her. After having cleared my technical rounds, she mailed me to send all required documents to proceed with HR discussion and did not respond after that to my calls or mails.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain dependency injection in .NET and how to resolve dependency?
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection in .NET is a design pattern where dependencies are injected into a class rather than the class creating them itself.

    • Dependency injection helps in achieving loose coupling between classes.

    • In .NET, dependency injection can be implemented using frameworks like Unity, Ninject, or built-in .NET Core DI container.

    • Dependencies can be resolved through constructor injection, property injection, or method in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on work experience and what are the projects that you have worked on?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Data Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in 7 Eleven
Q1. Write a query to get the customer with the highest total order va ... read more
asked in 7 Eleven
Q2. There are 10 million records in the table and the schema does not ... read more
asked in KFintech
Q3. Given infinite coins of some currency of denominations : 1,2,5,10 ... read more
asked in 7 Eleven
Q4. How do you handle data pipelines when the schema information keep ... read more
asked in 7 Eleven
Q5. Difference between Parquet and ORC file. Why industry uses parque ... read more
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. CORS errors and API calls
  • Q2. JSON serialisation desirialization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer was very rude and judged on just one question. He Left the interview in 10 minutes.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. String based question, was of medium difficulty.
  • Q2. Linked List based question, was of easy-medium difficulty.
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java 8 and Core Java Fundamentals
  • Q2. Explain one sorting algorithm.
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Multiple medium level MCQs on Java. 3 Coding Questions, 2 easy-medium and one Java 8 Coding question of medium-hard difficulty

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself/previous work ex/projects.
  • Q2. Salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Chubb Software Engineer interview:
  • DSA
  • Java
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have rock solid DSA foundation and be technically sound in any one coding language/technically stack

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What challenges did you encounter during the implementation of DevOps?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions . Medium level questions. Can be prepare in 1 month

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Questions on Graph and DP. Hard level questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA very well and make good projects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

First round online. oding test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on resume
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on your technology
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a great company to work in, if you get the opportunity don't miss it
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Design a system for booking a meeting room.
  • Ans. 

    A system to efficiently book, manage, and track meeting room availability and reservations.

    • User authentication: Ensure only authorized users can book rooms.

    • Room availability: Display real-time availability of meeting rooms.

    • Booking interface: Provide a user-friendly interface for selecting dates, times, and rooms.

    • Notifications: Send email or app notifications for booking confirmations and reminders.

    • Cancellation policy: ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Angular questions were not asked
  • Q3. Question related to Cosmos DB , Azure Services and .net core

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are expecting a good package, do not go here. They extended an offer after three technical rounds, but during the fourth HR meeting, they pleaded with me to reduce my expected salary. Subsequently, they ghosted me for a week and found another candidate willing to accept a lower salary. They then asked me to interview again for a different project, but this time I chose to ignore their request, and reject there offer
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked mostly on pure technical questions. Asked on PowerBI, SQL , scenario based questions.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Business related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Chubb is great place to work . prepare technically and how business works in related domain.

Principal Global Services Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer interview?
Principal Global Services interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Principal Global Services interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer 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 Principal Global Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Principal Global Services expect are Python, Analytical, SQL, AWS and Analytics.
What are the top questions asked in Principal Global Services Senior Data Engineer interview?

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