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Updated 21 Nov 2024

SOTI Software Developer Interview Experiences

6 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself, availability, visa-related questions
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Dynamic programming questions, longg time to complete the 2 questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Problem solving : a clock with 3 hands, no numbers written, guess what it is

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

1 hour 3 questions easy to medium leetcode.

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 hours was the duration of the test. 3 questions were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SOTI Software Developer interview:
  • DSA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You can clear the OA round if you have a good grasp on DSA.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 coding questions - medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzles like matchstick problem
  • Q2. Easy coding questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Platform - Mettl
3 Questions of medium level difficulty to do in 2 hours, typically contain concepts like DSA, DP etc.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is structure padding?
  • Ans. 

    Structure padding is the insertion of unused bytes between structure members to align them on memory boundaries.

    • Padding is added to ensure that each member of a structure starts at a memory address that is a multiple of its size.

    • Padding is compiler-dependent and can vary between different platforms and architectures.

    • Padding can affect the size of a structure and the performance of the program.

    • Example: struct example { ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. College Project discussion
  • Q3. Form a dictionary from name.
  • Ans. 

    Forming a dictionary from name

    • Create an empty dictionary

    • Iterate through each character in the name

    • Add the character as a key and its frequency as value in the dictionary

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 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.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

There will be 3 coding questions, Easy, moderate and hard level.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd round will be technical round, they will ask mostly theoretical coding questions(Mostly array, Linked List), puzzles (Geeks Puzzles are enough).

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SOTI Software Developer interview:
  • Array
  • Linked List
  • Data Structures
  • Microsoft Sql

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I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The interviewer was really cool. He realized that I mostly work on java applications so he chose to ask me stuff related to that. He didn't want me to know the answer well but just wanted me to approach to it, maybe think more. He went through my resume back and forth and asked mostly about all my projects and their logic and how could I take them to the next level.
Tips: Be confident. Its okay not to know any answer, just try giving it a shot in the approach.

  • Q1. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.

    • Abstract class can have constructors, member variables, and methods with implementation.

    • Interface can only have abstract methods and constants.

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only extend one abstract class.

    • Example: Abstract class - Animal with abstract method 'eat', Interface - Flyable with m

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between 'final', 'finally', and 'finalize' in Java?
  • Ans. 

    final is a keyword used to declare constants, finally is a block used in exception handling, and finalize is a method used for cleanup.

    • final is a keyword used to declare constants in Java, meaning the value cannot be changed once assigned. Example: final int x = 10;

    • finally is a block used in exception handling to ensure a piece of code is always executed, whether an exception is thrown or not. Example: try { // code } ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between the private and final access modifiers in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Private restricts access to the class itself, while final prevents inheritance and method overriding.

    • Private access modifier restricts access to the class itself, while final access modifier prevents inheritance and method overriding.

    • Private members are only accessible within the same class, while final classes cannot be extended and final methods cannot be overridden.

    • Example: private int num; - num can only be accesse...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the steps for establishing a JDBC connection?
  • Ans. 

    Establishing a JDBC connection involves loading the driver, creating a connection, creating a statement, executing queries, and handling exceptions.

    • Load the JDBC driver using Class.forName() method

    • Create a connection using DriverManager.getConnection() method

    • Create a statement using connection.createStatement() method

    • Execute queries using statement.executeQuery() method

    • Handle exceptions using try-catch blocks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is JSON?
  • Ans. 

    JSON is a lightweight data interchange format used to store and transmit data between a server and a web application.

    • JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation.

    • It is easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate.

    • JSON is language-independent and can be used with any programming language.

    • Example: {"name": "John", "age": 30}

    • Example: [{"name": "Alice", "age": 25}, {"name": "Bob", "age": 35}

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What do you know about garbage collection in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collection in Java is the process of automatically managing memory by deallocating objects that are no longer needed.

    • Garbage collection helps in preventing memory leaks by reclaiming memory used by objects that are no longer referenced.

    • Java uses a garbage collector to automatically manage memory, unlike languages like C++ where memory management is manual.

    • Garbage collection in Java can be triggered by calling S...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I wouldn't say it went great but it was fine. I did not think I would clear it as for most of the questions the interviewer seemed disappointed and wanted more out of me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPACerner Corporation interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Basics Of Machine Learning, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management, Java ProgrammingTime required to prepare for the interview - 5 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

19 Questions

  • Q1. 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 such as MySQL and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me more about your achievements
  • Ans. 

    I have achieved success in developing and implementing various software solutions.

    • Developed a web application that increased user engagement by 30%

    • Implemented a new feature that reduced system downtime by 50%

    • Created a mobile app that received 4.5-star rating on app stores

    • Led a team of developers to successfully complete a project within a tight deadline

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What sort of projects do you work on ?
  • Ans. 

    I work on a variety of projects ranging from web development to mobile app development.

    • Web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks such as React and Angular

    • Mobile app development for iOS and Android using Swift, Kotlin, and React Native

    • Database design and management using SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL and MongoDB

    • API development and integration using REST and GraphQL

    • Machine learning proje...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between a hardworker and a smartworker?
  • Ans. 

    A hardworker puts in more effort, while a smartworker works efficiently and effectively.

    • A hardworker may spend more time on a task, while a smartworker finds ways to complete it faster.

    • A hardworker may rely on brute force, while a smartworker uses their skills and knowledge to solve problems.

    • A hardworker may struggle with prioritization, while a smartworker knows how to focus on the most important tasks.

    • A hardworker ma...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What makes you say that you are more of a developer than an analyst ?( I was asked for choice )
  • Q6. Why is Zuckerburg in news these days?
  • Ans. 

    Zuckerberg is in news due to Facebook's handling of user data and misinformation.

    • Facebook's role in the 2016 US Presidential election

    • Cambridge Analytica scandal

    • Testimony before US Congress

    • Ongoing debate on social media regulation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

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

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

    • I have worked on various projects involving web development and data analysis.

    • I am proficient in Java and Python programming languages.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy working in a team environment.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Which is your favourite project (among mentioned in resume) and why?
  • Ans. 

    My favorite project is the e-commerce website I developed for a local business.

    • I enjoyed working on the front-end design and user experience.

    • I implemented a secure payment gateway and order tracking system.

    • The website increased the business's online sales by 50%.

    • I received positive feedback from the client and their customers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. OOPs concepts
  • Q10. Explain inheritance
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows code reuse and promotes code organization.

    • The existing class is called the parent or superclass, and the new class is called the child or subclass.

    • The child class inherits all the properties and methods of the parent class and can also add its own unique properties and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Difference between finally , finalize and final
  • Ans. 

    finally is a keyword used in try-catch block, finalize is a method in Object class, and final is a keyword used for declaring constants.

    • finally is used to execute a block of code after try-catch block

    • finalize is called by garbage collector before destroying an object

    • final is used to declare a constant variable or to make a class uninheritable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Private vs final keyword in considerance with member functions in an application offered to the user
  • Ans. 

    Private keyword restricts access to member functions within the class while final keyword prevents overriding of functions.

    • Private keyword is used to hide the implementation details of a class from the user.

    • Final keyword is used to prevent the user from overriding a function in a subclass.

    • Using private and final keywords together can ensure that the implementation details of a class are not modified by the user.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Write an interface
  • Ans. 

    An interface defines a set of methods that a class must implement.

    • An interface is declared using the 'interface' keyword.

    • All methods in an interface are public and abstract by default.

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces.

    • Interfaces can also extend other interfaces.

    • Example: public interface MyInterface { void myMethod(); }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Difference between Abstract class and Interface
  • Ans. 

    Abstract class is a class with some implementation while Interface is a contract with no implementation.

    • Abstract class can have constructors while Interface cannot

    • Abstract class can have non-abstract methods while Interface cannot

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

    • Abstract class is used when there is a need for common functionality among related classes while Interface...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Inheritance types in Java
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance types in Java

    • Java supports single and multiple inheritance through classes and interfaces respectively

    • Single inheritance is when a class extends only one parent class

    • Multiple inheritance is when a class implements multiple interfaces

    • Java also supports hierarchical inheritance where multiple classes extend a single parent class

    • Java does not support multiple inheritance through classes to avoid the diamond pr

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Order of multiple catch blocks in a single try block in java. Will it compile if the general catch was before the specific one?
  • Ans. 

    Order of catch blocks in a try block in Java

    • Specific catch blocks should come before general catch blocks

    • If general catch block comes before specific catch block, it will result in a compile-time error

    • If multiple catch blocks are present, only the first matching catch block will be executed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q17. What do you know about Garbage collection
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collection is an automatic memory management process that frees up memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use.

    • Garbage collection is used in programming languages like Java, C#, and Python.

    • It helps prevent memory leaks and reduces the risk of crashes due to memory exhaustion.

    • Garbage collection works by identifying objects that are no longer in use and freeing up the memory they occupy.

    • There are differe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Write code for connecting a java application to the database
  • Ans. 

    Code for connecting a Java application to a database

    • Import the JDBC driver for the specific database

    • Create a connection object using the DriverManager class

    • Create a statement object to execute SQL queries

    • Execute the query and retrieve the results

    • Close the connection and release resources

  • Answered by AI
  • Q19. What is JSON?
  • Ans. 

    JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation, a lightweight data interchange format.

    • JSON is used to transmit data between a server and a web application, as an alternative to XML.

    • It is easy to read and write for humans and easy to parse and generate for machines.

    • JSON is a text format that is completely language independent but uses conventions that are familiar to programmers of the C family of languages.

    • Example: {"name"

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test had 50 questions which were to be answered in 50 minutes. The test is not very difficult if you got basic skills in aptitude, but the most important thing is managing time. The level of difficulty was moderate.
Tips: Do not waste time on verbal questions which have a direct answer ( synonyms and antonyms) which you are not very sure of.
Just try making a smart guess when you have a doubt by elimination or something.
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I wouldn't say it went great but it was fine. I did not think I would clear it as for most of the questions the interviewer seemed disappointed and wanted more out of me.
Tips: Keep smiling.
Only put things which you are thorough about, in your resume.
The interviewer too doesn't know everything, so just be confident in whatever you say-the interviewer might get convinced.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer was really cool. He realized that I mostly work on java applications so he chose to ask me stuff related to that.
He didn't want me to know the answer well but just wanted me to approach to it, maybe think more.
He went through my resume back and forth and asked mostly about all my projects and their logic and how could I take them to the next level.
Tips: Be confident.
Its okay not to know any answer, just try giving it a shot in the approach.

Skills: Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Basics Of Machine Learning, Ability To Analyse, Ability To Think Of Creative Solutions, Ability To Think Beyond Boundaries, Ability To Convince, Database Management, Java Programming
College Name: Amrita School Of Engineering, Coimbatore
Funny Moments: I had mentioned Japanese as languages known in my resume. During the HR interview , I was asked to tell "How are you ?" in Japanese. I knew that the interviewer didn't know any of that language but I was a little scared to just tell anything.
You could try giving a shot in a similar situation :P

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. How MVC works for data flow?
  • Ans. 

    MVC separates data flow into three components: Model, View, and Controller.

    • Model represents data and business logic

    • View displays data to the user

    • Controller handles user input and updates the model and view accordingly

    • Data flows from the model to the view through the controller

    • Changes in the view are communicated to the controller, which updates the model and view

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are mvc layers
  • Ans. 

    MVC stands for Model-View-Controller. It is a software design pattern that separates an application into three interconnected components.

    • Model: Represents the data and business logic of the application

    • View: Displays the data to the user and handles user input

    • Controller: Acts as an intermediary between the Model and View, handling user input and updating the Model and View accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and post methods
  • Q4. Servlet life cycle

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do your homework for string data structures problems

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a technical round with questions on DBMS.

  • Q1. What is data integrity?
  • Ans. 

    Data integrity refers to the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle.

    • Data integrity ensures that data is accurate and consistent in storage and transmission.

    • It involves maintaining the quality and reliability of data over time.

    • Methods for ensuring data integrity include checksums, encryption, and error detection codes.

    • Examples of data integrity violations include data corruption, unautho

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a trigger in the context of a database management system?
  • Ans. 

    A trigger is a special type of stored procedure that automatically executes when certain events occur in a database.

    • Triggers are used to enforce business rules, maintain data integrity, and automate repetitive tasks.

    • They can be triggered by INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations on a table.

    • Examples of triggers include auditing changes to a table, updating related tables when a record is modified, or enforcing referential

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between clustered and non-clustered indexes in a database management system?
  • Ans. 

    Clustered indexes physically order the data in the table, while non-clustered indexes do not.

    • Clustered indexes determine the physical order of data in the table, while non-clustered indexes do not.

    • A table can have only one clustered index, but multiple non-clustered indexes.

    • Clustered indexes are faster for retrieval of data, especially range queries, compared to non-clustered indexes.

    • Non-clustered indexes are stored se...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical interview round with questions on DBMS.

  • Q1. What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL in SQL?
  • Ans. 

    UNION combines and removes duplicates, UNION ALL combines without removing duplicates.

    • UNION merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements and removes duplicates.

    • UNION ALL merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements without removing duplicates.

    • UNION is slower than UNION ALL as it involves removing duplicates.

    • Example: SELECT column1 FROM table1 UNION SELECT column1 FROM table2;

    • Example: SELECT column...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the functions of a cursor in PL/SQL?
  • Ans. 

    A cursor in PL/SQL is used to retrieve and process multiple rows of data one at a time.

    • Allows iteration over a result set

    • Retrieves data row by row

    • Can be used to update or delete rows in a table

    • Must be declared, opened, fetched, and closed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a SQL query to fetch the nth highest salary from a table.
  • Ans. 

    SQL query to fetch the nth highest salary from a table

    • Use the ORDER BY clause to sort salaries in descending order

    • Use the LIMIT clause to fetch the nth highest salary

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a managerial round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPACerner Corporation interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - SQL, Database Management Systems, OOPS, DSA, System DesignTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Since this was a SQL post, I would suggest you to get the basics intact and try practicing few queries.
Tip 2 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 3 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

SOTI Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SOTI Software Developer interview?
SOTI interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the SOTI interview process are Coding Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for SOTI 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 SOTI. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SOTI expect are C#, API Testing, Automation Testing, Java and Regression Testing.
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