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TCS Senior Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 6 Sep 2024

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TCS Senior Engineer Interview Experiences

12 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Binary search using Java 8
  • Ans. 

    Binary search is a fast search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array.

    • Ensure the array is sorted before performing binary search.

    • Compare the target value with the middle element of the array.

    • If the target value is less than the middle element, search the left half of the array. If greater, search the right half.

    • Repeat the process until the target value is found or the subarray is empt

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Merge sort and it's implementation
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, sorts them, and then merges them back together.

    • Divide the array into two halves recursively

    • Sort each half separately

    • Merge the sorted halves back together

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain microservices architecture in your project
  • Q2. Explain Zuul and filters
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join TCS
  • Q2. What is your salary Expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well your resume

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell.us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a Senior Engineer with 10+ years of experience in software development, specializing in backend systems and cloud technologies.

    • 10+ years of experience in software development

    • Specialize in backend systems and cloud technologies

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Experience working in agile environments

    • Proficient in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did you choose tcs ?
  • Ans. 

    I chose TCS for its reputation as a global leader in IT services and its focus on innovation and career development.

    • TCS is known for its strong reputation in the IT industry

    • TCS offers opportunities for career growth and development

    • TCS has a global presence with diverse projects and clients

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your pacakge
  • Q2. About your family

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Br prepared

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About SPFx, power platform, SharePoint versions and features
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

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 

Aptitude and coding test happened

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Give introduction, why join company

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. totally based on the project specific. 2. If you are selected, you will be asked from your resume itself. Tell us about yourself. Why are you changing company so early? What is your expectation?
  • Q2. Why are you changing companies so early?
  • Ans. 

    I am changing companies early to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Wanting to expand my skillset and knowledge

    • Looking for a better work-life balance

    • Desire for a more supportive and collaborative work environment

    • Company restructuring or downsizing

    • Relocation or personal reasons

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is your expectations?
  • Ans. 

    My expectations for the Senior Engineer role include challenging projects, a collaborative team environment, opportunities for growth and learning, and a competitive compensation package.

    • Challenging projects that allow me to utilize my skills and expertise

    • A collaborative team environment where ideas are valued and shared

    • Opportunities for growth and learning through training programs and mentorship

    • A competitive compensa...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - TCS is known as a good company. so go for it, happy journey and

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Python programming questions
Python oops concepts based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Senior Engineer interview:
  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Belive in yourself. Hardwork never fails at all
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Intial screening about personal and technical details
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical queations related to my experience
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based technical interview based on my experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Express your experience and known factors with confidence.

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. We will face the questions relevant to our resume. Also my suggestion is to go with basics on your particular technology and general interview questions& answers from google before attempting interview.th...
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare more on basics and general interviews and answers on particular technology. If you prepare above things, I hope u may crack 60-70% easily. Thanks

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS Senior Engineer interview?
TCS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for TCS Senior 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 TCS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at TCS expect are Analytical, Artificial Intelligence, Canoe, DSpace and Firmware Development.
What are the top questions asked in TCS Senior Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the TCS Senior Engineer interview -

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