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Updated 16 Nov 2024

HSBC Bank Software Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

Maths and coding questions were asked

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two questions for coding

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Dsa , core cs subjects
  • Q2. Sort the array using merge sort
  • Q3. Core subjects questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you choosed hsbc

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude based Q/A were there in the Online assessment

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about projects and all
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral and HR ques

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Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. 1st technical round
  • Q2. How you will find the smallest of 4 numbers without using >.< and min function using java
  • Q3. Write a code for palindrome
  • Q4. Write any javascript code
  • Q5. Swap two number without using temperory variable
  • Q6. How you will add 2 table
  • Q7. Difference between union and union all
  • Q8. They provide an instance, and tell us to write a query for that
  • Ans. 

    Crafting SQL queries requires understanding the database schema and the specific requirements of the task.

    • Understand the database schema: Know the tables, columns, and relationships.

    • Identify the requirements: Determine what data is needed based on the instance provided.

    • Write the SQL query: Use SELECT, JOIN, WHERE, and other clauses as necessary.

    • Test the query: Run the query to ensure it returns the expected results.

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  • Q9. Tell me about yourself
  • Q10. The worst situation during your internship period
  • Ans. 

    Being assigned a project with unrealistic deadlines and minimal guidance

    • Received a project with tight deadlines and unclear requirements

    • Struggled to meet the deadlines due to lack of guidance and support

    • Had to work long hours and weekends to try to complete the project

    • Learned the importance of clear communication and setting realistic expectations

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  • Q11. How you will overcome from that worst situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The question were not that much difficult. Many apti questions are easy. Technical was very easy for me.
The questions were fully based on java, c and SQL. 7 to 8 questions are from SQL. But all are straight forward questions. Other 2 sections were easy and any student who had a good sort of thinking ability can able to solve those questions.
Tips: Just refer all the basic topics in java, c and sql.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was fully based on the final sem project which i was doing.
Since my project is company's employee portal, i was asked about that. They will dig into deep with respect to that project.
Tips: U should be aware of each and everything in your project which you are going to explain them. The question which they use to ask is really unpredictable.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This is pure technical round where i was asked the questions which is easy but takes time to think. Anyhow, i answered all these questions and get into the next round.
Tips: Logical thinking matters. Though questions look easier, sometimes we co calculate with wrong manner.
So keep calm and think in a broader manner.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical round with pure database stuffs. I was asked only few question in this. Since it was straight forward, i answered all the questions.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Confidence really matters. Though i was not that much good in conversing, i spoke with brave and confidently which makes me to became a part of the barclays team.

General Tips: Be confident enough and answer them what you know.
Talking too much as well as taking less is also a problematic.
Skills: Logical thinking, Technical skills ( Especially about database )
College Name: MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MANIPAL
Motivation: Credits should goes to my bro who motivates me to apply to this comapny.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Barclays user image Shubham Srivastava

posted on 30 Jan 2016

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: General aptitude consisted of quantitative questions .There were 6 questions and suggested time as 10 minutes. Questions were of easy level. Questions based on numbers,distance,time etc..Answers of general aptitude were to be written in textbox. eg ans is 4,write 4. there were no options in quant. Answers were integers an easy.
Technical comprehension involved two paragraphs and questions based on sql.
Logical analysis contained questions of logical deduction mainly.
Program tracing involved finding output of programs(mainly while loop and if else)..
Programming : There was only one question of programming(to be solved in 30 minutes). Code was given and was to be modified.Modification involved like , find out the least salary of employees,... (they used file input output and structures).

Tips: Practice basic aptitude.Concepts should be clear.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 18

Skills: Basic C/C++, Logical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, General Aptitude
College Name: NIT Raipur

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Study data interpretation (calculator allowed) and pattern puzzles

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Two topics (have been same case studies for past 4 years now): - Mobile app improvement - Making a business decision

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Everything depends only on HR interview
Tips: Make a list of your strengths and an example for each!

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Short, easy and basic questions asked about projects and DS. Pretty chilled

College Name: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design patterns
  • Q2. Spring annotations
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Three questions all DP , medium to hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Unique elements in array

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

Skills evaluated in this interview

Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 coding que easy,med and hard

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Os related que What is kernel , OS types ,what happens after booting computr ,etc
  • Q2. Creat a array and print all elements , which database used for pdf storing sql or nosql
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OOps related que abstraction , inheritance , code it
  • Q2. Middel element of linked list
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What challenges u faced in engineering?
  • Ans. 

    I faced various challenges in engineering, including technical hurdles, team dynamics, and project management issues.

    • Technical challenges: Encountered complex algorithms that required extensive research and testing, such as optimizing a sorting algorithm for large datasets.

    • Team dynamics: Navigated conflicts within the team regarding design decisions, which required mediation and compromise to reach a consensus.

    • Project ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Situational based questions
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why u choose to work deustch bank ?
  • Ans. 

    I chose Deutsche Bank for its innovative technology, global reach, and commitment to professional growth in the finance sector.

    • Deutsche Bank is at the forefront of financial technology, allowing me to work on cutting-edge projects.

    • The bank's global presence offers opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams across different markets.

    • I admire Deutsche Bank's commitment to sustainability and responsible banking, align...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Project related quw

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Core java , string, thread , sql, mvc, spring boot

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 coding questions on array and string
  • Q2. Sorting , thread
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Managerial round
  • Q2. Project and some basic questions
  • Q3. Describe your project
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Usual Quants and logical reasoning questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Intro and projects details
  • Q2. Oops and Java basics
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Background and some behaviour questions

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