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Updated 29 May 2024

ThoughtWorks Softwaretest Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was simple basic level questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked basic codes
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal basic hr type questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ThoughtWorks Softwaretest Engineer interview:
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just make your basics strong

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions in Tosca
  • Q2. Detail asking about project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn more and strong from technical wise
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java memory model in java
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java program for prime no
  • Ans. 

    Java program to check if a number is prime or not

    • Create a function to check if a number is prime or not

    • Iterate from 2 to n/2 and check if n is divisible by any number

    • If n is divisible by any number, it is not prime

    • If n is not divisible by any number, it is prime

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dynamic web table element program
  • Ans. 

    A dynamic web table element program involves identifying and interacting with elements in a table that change dynamically.

    • Identify the table element using unique identifiers like class or id

    • Use Selenium WebDriver to locate and interact with the table element

    • Handle dynamic changes in the table by using dynamic XPath or CSS selectors

    • Iterate through rows and columns to extract data or perform actions

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Softwaretest Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Synechron user image SRIMANIKANDAN SEETHARAMAN

posted on 24 Apr 2024

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL, RDBMS, ETL transformation related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain your typical Software Testing Life Cycle.
  • Ans. 

    Software Testing Life Cycle involves planning, designing, executing, and reporting on tests to ensure quality software.

    • 1. Planning phase involves defining test objectives, scope, and resources.

    • 2. Design phase includes creating test cases, test data, and test environment setup.

    • 3. Execution phase is where tests are run, defects are logged, and retesting is done.

    • 4. Reporting phase involves documenting test results, defect...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to change your job?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse a string with spaces present in same position Ex: i am indian o/p:n ai dnimai
  • Ans. 

    To reverse a string with spaces present in the same position, we can split the string by spaces, reverse each word, and then join them back together.

    • Split the string by spaces to get individual words

    • Reverse each word

    • Join the reversed words back together with spaces in between

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between put and post in sql
  • Ans. 

    PUT is used to update an existing resource in SQL, while POST is used to create a new resource.

    • PUT is idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests will have the same effect as a single request.

    • POST is not idempotent, meaning multiple identical requests may have different effects.

    • PUT is used to update specific resources identified by the request URI.

    • POST is used to create new resources under the request URI.

    • PUT is ty...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is bad request in api testing
  • Ans. 

    A bad request in API testing is when the server cannot process the request due to incorrect syntax or missing parameters.

    • Bad request status code is 400

    • Common causes include missing or incorrect parameters, invalid data format, or unauthorized access

    • Examples: missing required parameters, incorrect data type in request body

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Permutations of string of length n in string of length m
  • Ans. 

    Generate all permutations of a string of length n within a string of length m.

    • Use recursion to generate all possible permutations of the string of length n.

    • Iterate through the string of length m and insert the permutations at different positions.

    • Return an array of strings containing all permutations of the string of length n within the string of length m.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Count ocurrence of characters in digit
  • Ans. 

    Count occurrences of characters in a digit

    • Iterate through each digit in the input array

    • For each digit, convert it to a string and iterate through each character

    • Use a hashmap to keep track of the count of each character

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Find second highest salary in sql
  • Ans. 

    Use SQL query with ORDER BY and LIMIT to find the second highest salary.

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

    • Use LIMIT 1,1 to get the second row after skipping the first row

    • Consider handling cases where there might be ties for the highest salary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Http status in API
  • Ans. 

    HTTP status codes are used to indicate the result of a HTTP request made to an API.

    • HTTP status codes range from 1xx to 5xx, with each range representing a different type of response.

    • Some common HTTP status codes include 200 (OK), 404 (Not Found), and 500 (Internal Server Error).

    • Status codes starting with 2 indicate success, 4 indicate client errors, and 5 indicate server errors.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about your project
  • Q2. How do you run your automation Regression scripts
  • Ans. 

    I run automation Regression scripts using a test automation framework and scheduling tools.

    • I organize regression scripts into test suites based on functionality

    • I use a test automation framework like Selenium or Appium to execute the scripts

    • I schedule the regression runs using tools like Jenkins or TeamCity

    • I analyze the test results and report any failures for further investigation

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Very basic qutions

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. All about agile
  • Q2. Scrum ceremonies
  • Q3. SDLC process and other processes
  • Q4. Documentation and Testing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and need good knowledge to get in

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Cte vs temp table
  • Ans. 

    CTE and temp tables are used to store intermediate results in SQL queries.

    • CTE stands for Common Table Expression and is defined within a query.

    • Temp tables are created in the tempdb database and can be accessed across sessions.

    • CTEs are generally faster and more readable than temp tables.

    • Temp tables are useful for complex queries with multiple steps or when data needs to be manipulated.

    • CTEs are useful for recursive queri

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Parameter sniffing
  • Q3. Asynchronous programming in .net
  • Ans. 

    Asynchronous programming in .NET allows for non-blocking execution of code, improving performance and responsiveness.

    • Async and Await keywords used to implement asynchronous programming

    • Allows for parallel execution of multiple tasks

    • Improves performance and responsiveness of applications

    • Examples include web applications, file I/O operations, and database queries

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Threading in .net
  • Ans. 

    Threading in .NET allows for concurrent execution of code, improving performance and responsiveness.

    • Threading allows for multiple threads of execution to run concurrently

    • Thread class is used to create and manage threads

    • Thread synchronization is important to prevent race conditions and deadlocks

    • Async/await is a newer approach to concurrency in .NET

    • TPL (Task Parallel Library) provides higher-level abstractions for concur

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Performance tuning of SQL stored procedure
  • Ans. 

    Performance tuning of SQL stored procedure involves optimizing query execution time and reducing resource usage.

    • Identify and optimize the most resource-intensive queries

    • Use appropriate indexing and partitioning techniques

    • Minimize network round trips and data transfers

    • Avoid using cursors and temporary tables

    • Use query hints and plan guides to influence query execution plan

    • Regularly monitor and analyze query performance u...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The round comprised of basic multiple choice questions from DBMS, networking, data structure, algorithms and Java/C++ coding.
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

This round consisted of flow diagram based aptitude questions. No multiple choices were present.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

A simple group discussion on topics related to current affairs.

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. An interesting interaction with HR about the company's expectations on hiring you.
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was the final round where simple technical questions were asked from topics specified in applicant's resume. Also some basic questions from Networking and data structures.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the interview on all topics mentioned in your resume. Keep your basics clear. Be interactive and show good communication skills.

ThoughtWorks Interview FAQs

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