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Updated 6 Feb 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. System Design - how would design a trading system, what db, cloud you would consider and why? how would ensure data is real time not near real time? How would you set up devOps for this ?
  • Ans. 

    Design a trading system with real-time data using appropriate database and cloud services, and implement DevOps for continuous integration and deployment.

    • Consider using a high-performance database like MongoDB or Cassandra for storing trading data

    • Utilize a cloud service like AWS or Google Cloud for scalability and reliability

    • Implement a messaging system like Kafka for real-time data processing

    • Use microservices architec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. In which scenario , you would prefer to use RDBMS than NoSQL
  • Ans. 

    RDBMS is preferred for structured data, complex queries, ACID compliance, and data integrity.

    • Structured data with well-defined relationships

    • Complex queries requiring joins and transactions

    • ACID compliance for data consistency and integrity

    • Data integrity and referential constraints are crucial

    • When the data schema is unlikely to change frequently

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you decide which cloud infrastructure would be best for your application? In what scenario you feel Microservice might not be a good choice
  • Q4. Basic concept - how hashmap works internally, Sharding, rate limiter , API gateway and their usage
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain role and responsibility in last project? given a chance what would you like to change
  • Q2. How do you manage team and ensure on time delivery? your priorities and core values
  • Ans. 

    I manage my team by setting clear priorities, establishing core values, and regularly communicating with team members to ensure on-time delivery.

    • Set clear priorities and goals for the team

    • Establish core values that guide decision-making and behavior

    • Regularly communicate with team members to track progress and address any issues

    • Implement project management tools to track deadlines and milestones

    • Provide support and resou...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How do manager vendor ? If vendor is pushing you for a application from their side but you want to build it with your team, how are you going to handle it ?
  • Ans. 

    Balancing vendor relationships while prioritizing team capabilities is key to effective project management.

    • Assess the vendor's proposal: Understand the benefits and drawbacks of their application compared to building in-house.

    • Communicate openly: Schedule a meeting with the vendor to discuss your team's capabilities and project goals.

    • Highlight team strengths: Present your team's expertise and past successes to build con...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What all KPIs you will present to stakeholders in a project status presentation
  • Ans. 

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project status presentation to stakeholders

    • Progress against project timeline

    • Budget variance

    • Quality metrics

    • Resource utilization

    • Customer satisfaction

    • Risk assessment and mitigation plans

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. STAR based questions on project management
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation and other discussions

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Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. As mentioned below

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Total 3 rounds of interview:
1. HR round - mainly on reason for leaving current job, about relevant experience, communication and package expectation.
2. Operation round 1 - communication, confidence, profile matching v/s JD, xfactor to hire you from other people who have applied.
3. Operation round 2 - projects handled, MS Office suite expertise, stake holder management, flexibility in shifts & maturity level.

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Q5. How many direct reports have you had at one time in the past?

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. There were multiple rounds in MS 1) hacker rank round.2)two to three technical rounds so prepare well your technical skills, good communication, confidence needed, solid in programming, good overall attit...
  • Q2. 3) one behaviour round too

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good experience with MS
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hacker rank test with 2 questions to solve

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Just technical round, you should know basic in your language
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online test for 1 hr

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Tree implementation : search, add

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design pattern used
  • Q2. Design project and classes
Round 4 - final 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current project
  • Ans. 

    Currently leading a cross-functional team in developing a new product launch strategy.

    • Leading a cross-functional team

    • Developing a new product launch strategy

    • Ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Discussion on prod

Skills evaluated in this interview

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Engineering Manager at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India?

Team Leadership

  • Lead and manage a team of software engineers
  • Mentor and support career development for engineers
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Read full roles & responsibilities

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2022.

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How will you add value to the firm
  • Ans. 

    I will add value to the firm by leveraging my experience and skills to drive growth and innovation.

    • I will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table

    • I will use my leadership skills to motivate and inspire my team to achieve their goals

    • I will focus on building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive business growth

    • I will continuously seek out opportunities for process improvement and cost sa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What else you have contributed at your current work place

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with your expectations

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India HR Interview Questions

18 questions and answers

Q. What are your greatest learnings from your experiences?
Q. How did you handle an uncomfortable situation?
Q. What KPIs will you present to stakeholders in a project status presentation ... read more
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Tree, DS , maps , hashing, indexing, memory optimizing,

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Live coding for 2 hrs , focusing on optimization and clean code
  • Q2. Hashing , different type of maps , java 17 architecture
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is the most challenging situation you have ever faced at work ?
  • Ans. There can be multiple answers to this question as per experience in my case since the requirement was for technical resource so I was honest and told them about one of the very high level(MD&CEO) escalation issue. I elaborated about the situation, high level people involved and the role I played in temporary handling the issue on behalf of my Customer & my Company when there was no one ready to answer. I took the lead ...
  • Answered by Ankit Shankhwar
  • Q2. Have you ever got in an argument with someone from customer or any senior/junior personnel if Yes How did you managed it ?
  • Ans. 

    I once had a disagreement with a client over project timelines, which I resolved through open communication and collaboration.

    • Active listening: I listened to the customer's concerns without interrupting.

    • Empathy: I acknowledged their feelings and validated their perspective.

    • Solution-focused: I proposed alternative timelines that met their needs.

    • Follow-up: After resolving the issue, I checked in to ensure satisfaction.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and confident these are the keys even if you are not able to answer the question.

Tell them answers from your work-life experiences and what you have learned from it. I bet you will 100% going to crack any interview.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Onshore manager - Self Intro, day job briefing, basics of finance - stocks, bonds, corporate action, alternative investments (close end & open end mutual funds, ETF, private equity), basic SQL tricky quest...
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Offshore manager - Self intro, day job, project management, projects led by the individual, reason for change, tricky SQL questions.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director - Just a causal discussion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and understand the responsibility of the role offered to get close to the hiring.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 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 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Some questions on Joins and SQL performance tuning Data modelling questions. Relational vs Dimentional modelling.
  • Q2. Second round was focused on Projects i have done. and the interviewer start questioning on the challenges faced during the projects. also some cross questions on why a particular approach was chosen oven ...
  • Q3. Director level round: asked my the reason for change and the technologies i have worked on.
  • Q4. Final HR round where HR asked my strength and weakness and asked for what is my salary expectation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study hard and practice.

Most of the people in the industry does not work only on development as the job require to focus on functional aspects more once you join. Technical knowledge is required first to clear interview rounds and 50% required after joining (as google is there to help after joining :) ).
So keep learning and practicing.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India Engineering Manager interview?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India interview process are Technical, Behavioral and HR.
How to prepare for Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India Engineering Manager 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India expect are Information Technology, Customer Service, Android, Front End and MCSA.
What are the top questions asked in Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India Engineering Manager interview?

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  1. System Design - how would design a trading system, what db, cloud you would con...read more
  2. how do manager vendor ? If vendor is pushing you for a application from their s...read more
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