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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Rakesh Dash

posted on 12 Apr 2025

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Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What are the basic features of Pandas in Python?
  • Ans. 

    Pandas is a powerful Python library for data manipulation and analysis, providing data structures like DataFrames and Series.

    • Data Structures: Pandas provides two primary data structures - Series (1D) and DataFrame (2D) for handling data.

    • Data Manipulation: Easily manipulate data with functions like .groupby(), .pivot_table(), and .merge().

    • Data Cleaning: Functions like .dropna() and .fillna() help in handling missing dat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sql intermediate questions
  • Q3. Tableau and PowerBI questions

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So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
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I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself from the day u were born till today (Stopped mid way when I mentioned the finance course)
  • Q2. What is a Brownian motion? Properties of Brownian motion?
  • Ans. 

    Brownian motion is the random motion of particles in a fluid due to collisions with other particles.

    • Brownian motion was first observed by Robert Brown in 1827.

    • It is named after the botanist Robert Brown.

    • The motion is caused by the random movement of fluid molecules.

    • Brownian motion is a continuous-time stochastic process.

    • It is often used to model various phenomena in physics, finance, and biology.

    • Properties of Brownian ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is a Martingale? What are Markov Processes? Is Martingale a Markov Process? Are Markov Processes Martingales?
  • Ans. 

    A Martingale is a mathematical concept used in probability theory and statistics. Markov Processes are stochastic processes that satisfy the Markov property.

    • A Martingale is a sequence of random variables where the expected value of the next variable, given the current and past variables, is equal to the current variable.

    • Markov Processes are stochastic processes where the future state depends only on the current state a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Then the HR guy asked me One trait of mine that I’m not proud of?
  • Ans. 

    I sometimes struggle with perfectionism, which can lead to delays in project completion and increased stress.

    • Perfectionism can cause me to spend too much time on minor details, affecting deadlines.

    • For example, I once spent extra hours refining a visualization that was already effective.

    • I am learning to balance quality with efficiency by setting clear priorities.

    • I seek feedback from colleagues to help me recognize when ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Then there was a puzzle m2 = n2 + 32294 ( It was also asked in last year’s interview)
  • Q6. Then there was another HR question, In a group would it be better for me to assume a leadership position or simply be a part of it? Why?
  • Ans. 

    Assuming a leadership role can drive direction, while being a part of the group fosters collaboration and diverse input.

    • Leadership can help in setting clear goals and objectives, ensuring everyone is aligned.

    • As a leader, I can facilitate discussions and encourage participation from all members.

    • Being part of the group allows me to learn from others and contribute without the pressure of leadership.

    • For example, in a prev...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The Maths section had questions on basic probability and statistics. Also the Maths section had a higher weight age than the other sections (Questions carrying 3 marks each while other sections had 1 or 2 marks for each question. They were here, offering a quant profile so that justifies the distribution.) The DI/Quant (2 marks each) and English (1 Mark Each) section were similar to CAT. The finance section had questions on Basic Accounting. Anyone who did well in the Maths section could find his name in the shortlist.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Possible Lapses: I

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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
  • Ans. 

    UNION combines results from two queries, removing duplicates; UNION ALL includes all results, keeping duplicates.

    • UNION removes duplicate rows from the result set.

    • UNION ALL includes all rows, even duplicates.

    • Example of UNION: SELECT name FROM table1 UNION SELECT name FROM table2.

    • Example of UNION ALL: SELECT name FROM table1 UNION ALL SELECT name FROM table2.

    • UNION may be slower due to duplicate elimination, while UNION A...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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
  • Ans. 

    I'm a passionate software engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and a love for solving complex problems.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science from XYZ University.

    • Worked at ABC Corp, where I developed a web application that improved user engagement by 30%.

    • Proficient in languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java, with experience in frameworks like React and Django.

    • Enjoy collaborating in agile...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How you will overcome from that worst situation
  • Ans. 

    I approach difficult situations with a calm mindset, focusing on problem-solving and collaboration to find effective solutions.

    • Assess the situation: I analyze the problem to understand its root cause. For example, during a project delay, I identified communication gaps.

    • Stay calm and composed: I maintain a positive attitude, which helps in making rational decisions. In a high-pressure deadline, I prioritized tasks effec...

  • Answered by AI

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sql basics, power bi , tablue, ssis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have to be confident.

HSBC Electronic Data Processing HR Interview Questions

20 questions and answers

Q. Are you comfortable with shift timings?
Q. What unique contributions could you offer to the team?
Q. What factors contributed to your success in your current role?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Microservices related, Caching, More of logical and situation based questions, Java 8 features

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice interview, interviewer was nice and respect-full and cool.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Would you send a mail to stakeholder in place of your colleague
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design patterns
  • Q2. Spring annotations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank test of 2 medium questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ALL technical from your resume
  • Ans. 

    Discussing technical skills and tools used in data analysis, including software, methodologies, and relevant projects.

    • Proficient in SQL for data extraction and manipulation, e.g., writing complex queries to analyze sales data.

    • Experienced with Python for data analysis, using libraries like Pandas and NumPy for data cleaning and transformation.

    • Utilized Tableau for data visualization, creating interactive dashboards to pr...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Typical HR Interview

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