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ThoughtWorks Lead Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 May 2024

ThoughtWorks Lead Software Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Duration - 1hr 45 Mins
Topics- Find the average cost and estimated price for the given week
Platform - .Net

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Ways to send data from JCL to COBOL
  • Ans. 

    Data can be sent from JCL to COBOL using parameters, files, or shared memory.

    • Passing parameters through JCL PROC statement

    • Writing data to a file in JCL and reading it in COBOL program

    • Using shared memory to communicate between JCL and COBOL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are cursors?
  • Ans. 

    Cursors are database objects used to retrieve data from result sets one row at a time.

    • Cursors are used in database management systems to navigate through a result set.

    • They allow for processing individual rows of a result set instead of fetching the entire set at once.

    • Cursors can be used in SQL queries to perform operations on each row of a result set.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Checkpoint in Db2
  • Ans. 

    Checkpoint in Db2 is a mechanism used to ensure data consistency during recovery.

    • Checkpoints are used to write all modified data from the buffer pool to the disk.

    • They help in reducing the amount of work needed during database recovery.

    • Checkpoints can be triggered manually or automatically based on configuration settings.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Application architecture
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test conducted in virtual session - you need share the entire screen (google meet). Interviewer share about 12 questions, in 10 are theory based questions and 2 coding questions.
while writing theory try to answer with real time example from your project.
1. Solid principles 2 design patterns used 3 diff between .net core vs .net 4. garbage collection 5. global exception handling in core 5. performance / monitoring related questions

coding questions: 1. Nth max value without sorting. 2. sum of max sub array in a integer array

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Skills, project explanation, unit testing, code review
  • Q2. Usage of dependency injection in core along with types
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection in core with types is a common practice in software engineering.

    • Dependency injection is a design pattern where components are given their dependencies rather than creating them internally.

    • Using dependency injection in core allows for easier testing and maintenance of the codebase.

    • Types in dependency injection help ensure that the correct dependencies are injected into components.

    • Examples include us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Usage of Middleware along with custom middleware
  • Ans. 

    Middleware is used to handle requests and responses in web applications. Custom middleware can be created to add specific functionality.

    • Middleware is software that acts as a bridge between an operating system or database and applications, allowing them to communicate with each other.

    • Middleware can be used to handle tasks such as authentication, logging, error handling, and more.

    • Custom middleware can be created to add s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Authentication and authorization in web api core
  • Ans. 

    Authentication and authorization are essential for securing web APIs in ASP.NET Core.

    • Use authentication to verify the identity of the user accessing the API.

    • Use authorization to determine what actions the authenticated user is allowed to perform.

    • In ASP.NET Core, authentication can be implemented using various schemes like JWT, OAuth, or Identity.

    • Authorization can be achieved through policies, roles, or claims.

    • Always va...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning, grammar, and coding: two basic level questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on core Java
  • Q2. Question on SQL and PLSQL
  • Q3. Resume based question and on project
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume and project based question
  • Q2. What do you like about your current company, and why do you want to join our organization?
  • Ans. 

    I appreciate the collaborative team environment and innovative projects at my current company, and I am excited about the opportunities for growth and learning at your organization.

    • Collaborative team environment fosters creativity and productivity

    • Innovative projects challenge me to learn and grow

    • Excited about the opportunities for growth and learning at your organization

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Self introduction and Core Functions of experiences
  • Q2. Deep dive into Technologies what we have worked so far
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with a variety of technologies including Java, Python, SQL, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

    • Java

    • Python

    • SQL

    • AWS

    • Docker

    • Kubernetes

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ability to handle the product
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in handling complex software products and have successfully led teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

    • Led a team to successfully launch a new product feature within tight deadlines

    • Managed the development of a large-scale software product from conception to release

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements were met

    • Implemented agile methodologies to improve produ

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Customer or client interaction and project evaluations
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Complete personal traits
  • Q2. Compensation and Willingness

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall good

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Occurrence of the elements in descending order.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design question on projects
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offer discussion
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dsa questions related to project
  • Q2. Project based q and a
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ fundamental
  • Q2. Reverse linked list
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Multithreading, process and performance
  • Q2. Process handling
  • Q3. Coding questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Take a wise decision before joining this organization, go through all the reviews.

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How many rounds are there in ThoughtWorks Lead Software Engineer interview?
ThoughtWorks interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the ThoughtWorks interview process are Coding Test.

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