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Telstra Data Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Jul 2024

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Python and SQL Questions (Easy to Medium)

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Work Discussion
  • Q2. SQL Coding (Can be with an online compiler)
  • Q3. Python Coding (Can be with an online compiler)
  • Q4. PySpark Coding (All the coding answers have to be submitted to the interviewer)
  • Q5. PySpark Joins, and Databricks, and Vanilla Spark difference
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL 2 Questions (Easy to Medium) (Maybe on the compiler)
  • Q2. Python (Easy) (Maybe on compiler)
  • Q3. Scenario-based questions on the project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with your resume questions and Job Description Tech Stack Questions. Mostly it will be easy.
For Coding be prepared with:
DSA: Easy
SQL: Easy to Medium (Always be prepared with the NULL-based SQL queries and how they behave)
PySpark: Easy (RDD and data frame)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Based on your job description coding questions will be asked in different categories. If you are able to manage time. It is easy to crack

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Optimization techniques in pyspark
  • Ans. 

    Optimization techniques in pyspark involve partitioning, caching, and using efficient transformations.

    • Partitioning data to distribute workload evenly

    • Caching frequently accessed data to avoid recomputation

    • Using efficient transformations like map, filter, and reduce

    • Avoiding unnecessary shuffling of data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Few coding questions. Find the first unique character in string
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It is bit difficult for me. Mention your work experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jun 2024

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

1 python hands on question and 20 SQL based questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Azure Databricks
  • Q2. Azure Data Factory
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL handson questions
  • Q2. Python hands on question

Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Spark Architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good

Telstra interview questions for designations

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 (1)

 Data Analyst

 (1)

 Data Engineering Analyst

 (2)

 Software Engineer

 (6)

 Network Engineer

 (1)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (4)

 Software Development Engineer

 (1)

 Software Development Engineer II

 (1)

Interview questions from similar companies

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: GPREC kurnool

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. On Java

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall it went good

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics on java 8 and angular observable , subject. They grill a lot on java core concepts.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Write a C code for printing Febonacci Series upto n elements
  • Ans. 

    C code for printing Fibonacci Series upto n elements

    • Declare three variables to store the current, previous and next numbers in the series

    • Initialize the previous and current variables to 0 and 1 respectively

    • Use a loop to print the next number in the series by adding the previous two numbers

    • Loop should run n times to print n elements in the series

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question related to family background
  • Q3. What are your hobbies?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were from easy to moderate level. No negative marking, so attempt all.
Tips: Keep your mind open and practice aptitude problems on a daily basis.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 21 students selected out of which two teams of 10 and 11 students were formed. Both the groups were given a topic and each one of us had to express our views.
Tips: Don't get nervous, just speak whatever you think. Don't yell or speak at loudly, just keep calm and put your points forward.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Apart from the above questions some puzzles and DBMS questions and a few basic C questions were also asked. We were given enough time to think and answer.
Tips: Do not be in a hurry. Think properly what you are going to say, whether it is right or not and then only answer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was a good one. He tried to test my thinking capabilities and reasoning capabilities
Tips: Answer every question honestly.

General Tips: All the four rounds were elimination rounds and the final result was announced based on cumulative performance. So, be patient and give your best.
Skill Tips: Try to answer every properly
Skills: IQ, Basic Coding Skills, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: NIT ALLAHABAD
Motivation: The company visited our college campus. Also, one of my relatives in in Ericsson at a very high  post and is quite happy working here.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of networking
  • Q2. Data structures
  • Q3. Sql
  • Q4. Introduction
  • Q5. Final year project
  • Q6. Why should I hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to deliver high-quality software solutions.

    • I have a strong background in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working on complex software projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

    • I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.

    • I am a quick learner and have a strong...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why Ericsson?
  • Ans. 

    Ericsson is a global leader in telecommunications technology with a strong focus on innovation and career development.

    • Global leader in telecommunications technology

    • Strong focus on innovation

    • Opportunities for career development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. About relocation

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test which I wrote was based on cocubes. quants was easy, one can easily score 50 percent if they refer rs agarwal and logical was easy but it takes more time and verbal was neither easy nor tough. One thing I want to advice try doing verbal first so that u can save time and then go to quant and logical. After the test we got the results out of 160 students 51 cleared the test. I was one among them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 45

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Keep ur cool in the technical. people are friendly. Think before you answer twice they may ask u puzzles as well. So be prepared for it. Final year project is a must, they are gonna ask u the details how you implement stuffs in your project. After my technical out of 51 students around 30 cleared this round. I was one among them.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Don't be scared guys. Hr is just a casual one. finally around 15 were selected from my college including me. I am very happy with the result. best of luck guys. Do well!!!
Tips: Keep your cool. stay confident that's all I can tell. Once you clear technical one can easily clear Hr round.

Skills: Communication, Technical Skill
College Name: JSS Academy of Technical Education - JSSATE

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a simple aptitude test in which around 150 students cleared the test.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40

Round: Test
Experience: Three programs were given and we had to write the code in either java ,c or c++ and get the required output.Around 90 students cleared this round.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 3

College Name: VIT Vellore

Telstra Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Telstra Data Engineer interview?
Telstra interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Telstra interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Telstra 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 Telstra. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Telstra expect are SQL, XML, Automation, Informatica and Salesforce.
What are the top questions asked in Telstra Data Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Telstra Data Engineer interview -

  1. Optimization techniques in pysp...read more
  2. PySpark Coding (All the coding answers have to be submitted to the interview...read more
  3. PySpark Joins, and Databricks, and Vanilla Spark differe...read more

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Telstra Data Engineer Interview Process

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