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Synchrony Scrum Master Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Jun 2024

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Scrum Master Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Jun 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Scrum Principles
  • Q2. Difficult situation encountered
  • Ans. 

    Handling a team conflict during a sprint planning meeting

    • Listen to both sides of the conflict without taking sides

    • Facilitate a discussion to find common ground and resolve the conflict

    • Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team

    • Seek input from team members on how to prevent similar conflicts in the future

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Technical questions were asked
  • Q2. Questions related to work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One should prepare technical questions related to their work experience and skill set. In addition to these, might be asked questions to check aptitude and adaptability

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. How do you think you would be able to do justice to the role offered
  • Ans. 

    I believe my combination of experience, skills, and leadership qualities make me well-suited for the role.

    • I have a proven track record of successfully managing teams and projects

    • I possess strong communication and problem-solving skills

    • I am adaptable and able to handle challenging situations effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your experience in handling similar line of business and what value additions you brought to your existing company
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in the retail industry, where I successfully implemented a new inventory management system resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.

    • Implemented a new inventory management system in the retail industry

    • Achieved a 20% increase in efficiency

    • Led a team to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Share experiences where you handled tough situation and how was the client reaction to your solution
  • Ans. 

    Handled a tough situation by resolving a major project delay with a client, resulting in positive feedback.

    • Identified the root cause of the project delay and communicated transparently with the client

    • Developed a revised project timeline with clear milestones and deadlines

    • Regularly updated the client on the progress and addressed any concerns promptly

    • Client appreciated the proactive communication and efforts to rectify

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell us about your current and prior experience in handling a large team. What's the biggest size of team you have managed? What are the key challenges you see in people management role
  • Ans. 

    I have managed teams of up to 50 members in my current and previous roles. Key challenges include communication, motivation, and conflict resolution.

    • Managed a team of 50 members in my current role as a Senior Manager

    • Previously managed a team of 30 members as a Team Lead

    • Challenges include effective communication to ensure everyone is on the same page, motivating team members to achieve goals, and resolving conflicts amo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why do you want to leave your current organization
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Looking for a new challenge

    • Seeking opportunities for professional growth

    • Want to broaden my skill set

    • Company restructuring leading to uncertain future

  • Answered by AI

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Was confident going in to interviews , Was solving leet code questions , and Basic Data structure questions . And had brushed up all the fire concepts

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we consider you ? coz given my relevant experience and educational background, i strongly believe I am the right fit for this role.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident and honest in your replies.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to the JD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please go through JD and prepare for the interview. Questions based on the profile

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Database questions for Java position
  • Q2. SQL performance techniques
  • Ans. 

    SQL performance techniques

    • Use indexes to speed up queries

    • Avoid using SELECT * and only select necessary columns

    • Use stored procedures to reduce network traffic

    • Avoid using subqueries and instead use JOINs

    • Use EXPLAIN to analyze query performance

    • Normalize database tables to reduce redundancy

    • Use connection pooling to reduce overhead

    • Avoid using cursors and use set-based operations instead

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux shell script for reading and parsing the flat file
  • Ans. 

    A Linux shell script can be used to read and parse a flat file.

    • Use the 'read' command to read the file line by line

    • Use 'cut' command to parse the data based on delimiter

    • Use 'awk' command to filter and manipulate data

    • Use 'sed' command to search and replace data

    • Use 'grep' command to search for specific patterns in the file

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q4. Minimum salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you are really low paid, then join Citi for 2 years for salary correction. However you might feel depressed and loose all your technical skills within 2 years.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Easy to Medium DSA questions and Multiple Choice Java questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How HashMaps in Java work internally
  • Ans. 

    HashMaps in Java use hashing to store key-value pairs, allowing for fast retrieval and insertion.

    • HashMap uses a hash table to store key-value pairs.

    • Keys are hashed to determine the index where the value will be stored.

    • Collisions are resolved using linked lists or balanced trees.

    • HashMap allows null keys and values.

    • Example: HashMap map = new HashMap<>();

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Array Problem of DSA Medium
  • Ans. 

    The array problem involves manipulating an array of strings.

    • Use built-in array methods like map, filter, and reduce for efficient manipulation.

    • Consider sorting the array based on specific criteria.

    • Think about using regular expressions for string manipulation.

    • Handle edge cases like empty arrays or null values appropriately.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design question

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Morgan Stanley Manager interview:
  • Java
  • DSA
  • SQL

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 4 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 

Capital Market question with Hedge funds related

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details of the job and brief explanation
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this company
  • Q2. I love this job and want to work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared before heading towards interview in MS for Hedge Funds

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hanker rank
1. DataStructure questions like linked list reverse and rearrange the odd and even
2. SQL write a query using join
3. Program using collections
4. Linux cmds objectives
5. Java objectives

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. F2F round: 1. Simple Java program like a. Palindrome for a string using recursive method b. Count a duplicate char from string with out using a collection
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. F2F round : 1. Where generic questions will be asked about your past experience and challenges which you have faced 2. They will share you the scenario we need to write a program
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. F2F round: 1. Questions on framework 2. Simple question on java 3. JSON parsing and assertions for api testing
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hiring manager round: 1. Infrastructure level questions will be asked 2. Automation Testing strategy and estimations 3. About ROI Basically it's like culture fit round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Prepare the basic java questions
2. Prepare SQL
3. Basic DS algo and also prepare on the timing analysis
All the best prepare well

Synchrony Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Synchrony Scrum Master interview?
Synchrony interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Synchrony interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Synchrony Scrum Master 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 Synchrony. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Synchrony expect are Scrum, Agile, Information Technology, Project Management and Financial Services.
What are the top questions asked in Synchrony Scrum Master interview?

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