HackerRank Senior Backend Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Can you provide an introduction about yourself?
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Q2. What qualifications have you obtained, and can you explain the project you completed during your engineering studies?
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I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and developed a web-based project for managing student records.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from XYZ University.

• Completed a capstone project on a web application for student record management.

• Utilized technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.

• Implemented features such as user authentication, data visualization, and a responsive design.

• Collaborat...read more
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Q1. Why do you believe this company is a suitable fit for you?
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This company aligns with my values, offers growth opportunities, and fosters innovation, making it an ideal environment for my skills.
• The company's commitment to innovation resonates with my passion for developing cutting-edge software solutions.

• I admire the collaborative culture here, which I experienced during my interactions with the team during the interview process.

• The emphasis on professional development and cont...read more
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Q2. Do you have any questions
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Q1. Details of Kafka
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Q2. Concurrency questions
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There is 4 coding question all are on DSA.

They give one topic. and provide 10 to 15 minutes to think.

Q1. He is giving one coding question. ask some language questions.
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Q1. DSA question and databases question
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Q2. SQL question, stack, queue, and LinkedList are all the things we know from the scretch
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Q1. They introduce the company details and normal question
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Q1. The first round was a detailed discussion on one of my previous projects(almost 35 minutes, went to maximum possible depth) and one DSA question. Please prepare your resume projects very well.
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Q2. The question was a stack bases leetcode medium question.
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Q1. This was the final round. It again a follow up of the first one. Started with a project discussion(did not go that much of depth as first one) . Again one DSA question was there to solve(they make you writ...read more
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Q1. Design a data structure that can take a number with infinite digits and support operation like addition
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Design a data structure for infinite digit numbers supporting addition operations efficiently.
• Use an array of strings to store each digit, e.g., ['1', '2', '3'] for 123.

• Implement addition by aligning digits from the least significant to the most significant.

• Handle carry-over by iterating through the digits and adjusting as needed.

• Support operations like addition of two infinite numbers, e.g., '999' + '1' = '1000'.

• Consi...read more
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Q2. Explain in-depth of the projects you did
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Q1. Design a system that reads content of a file and show it in a webpage as the file gets update the webpage should also get updated in realtime
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Design a system to display real-time updates of a file's content on a webpage.
• Use a server-side programming language like Node.js to read the file content.

• Implement a WebSocket connection between the server and the webpage for real-time updates.

• Whenever the file is updated, send the updated content to the webpage using the WebSocket connection.

• Update the webpage dynamically using JavaScript to display the new content.
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Q1. Engineering Manager round - Explain the projects you did in detail
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Q1. Director round - Explain the projects in details
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Led multiple software projects focusing on scalable web applications and cloud integration, enhancing user experience and performance.
• Developed a microservices architecture for an e-commerce platform, improving scalability and reducing downtime.

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker, which decreased deployment time by 40%.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design a mobile application that increas...read more
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Q1. Explain projects in high level
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I have worked on various projects involving software development and implementation.
• Developed a web application for a retail company to manage inventory and sales.

• Implemented a mobile app for a healthcare organization to track patient data and appointments.

• Created a data analysis tool for a financial institution to analyze market trends and make investment decisions.
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Q2. Explain your strong points
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I excel in problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability, which drive my success in software engineering projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills: I developed an algorithm that reduced processing time by 30% in a data-intensive application.

• Effective collaboration: I led a team of developers in a project that improved communication and reduced bugs by 25%.

• Adaptability: I quickly learned a new technology stack to meet p...read more
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Q3. Explain your entire background
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