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Tesco Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 31 Jul 2025
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A Senior Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Given a collection of intervals, find the number of overlapping intervals.
Ans. 

Identify and merge overlapping intervals in a list of intervals.

  • Sort the intervals by their start time.

  • Initialize an empty list to hold merged intervals.

  • Iterate through the sorted intervals and compare each with the last merged interval.

  • If they overlap (i.e., the start of the current interval is less than or equal to the end of the last merged), merge them.

  • If they don't overlap, add the current interval to the mer...

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An IT Helpdesk Engineer was asked
Q. How would you troubleshoot a laptop that is not powering up?
Ans. 

Check power source, battery, connections, and hardware issues

  • Check if the laptop is plugged in and the power source is working

  • Try a different power outlet or power cable

  • Remove the battery and try powering on with just the AC adapter

  • Check for loose connections or damaged power button

  • Test with a different charger or battery if possible

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A Software Development Engineer II was asked
Q. Describe the high-level design of Twitter.
Ans. 

Design a high level architecture for Twitter

  • Use microservices architecture for scalability and maintainability

  • Implement a distributed system for handling high traffic

  • Use a NoSQL database like MongoDB for storing tweets and user data

  • Implement a caching layer using Redis for faster retrieval of tweets

  • Use a message queue like Kafka for handling real-time notifications

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A Software Development Engineer II was asked
Q. Design a cab booking system.
Ans. 

Design a cab booking system for users to book rides with drivers.

  • Create a database to store user information, driver information, and ride details.

  • Implement a user interface for users to book rides, view ride history, and track ongoing rides.

  • Develop algorithms for matching users with available drivers based on location and availability.

  • Include features like fare estimation, real-time tracking, and payment options.

  • ...

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An Associate Software Developer was asked
Q. Given a string, determine if it is a palindrome, considering only alphanumeric characters and ignoring cases.
Ans. 

A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward.

  • Check if the given string is equal to its reverse

  • Ignore spaces and punctuation marks while checking for palindrome

  • Convert the string to lowercase before checking for palindrome

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A Software Development Engineer 3 was asked
Q. Design a system similar to BookMyShow for companies, where they can define event schedules, seat availability, and prices. Only company employees should be able to book events.
Ans. 

Design a system for companies to schedule events, manage seats, and allow only employees to book shows.

  • Create a database to store company information, event schedules, seat availability, and employee details

  • Implement an authentication system to verify employee credentials

  • Develop a user interface for companies to define event schedules, seat availability, and prices

  • Allow employees to search and book shows based on ...

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Tesco HR Interview Questions

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Q. How do you handle working under pressure?
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A Senior Associate was asked
Q. How do you perform API testing using Postman?
Ans. 

Postman is a popular tool for API testing, allowing users to send requests, receive responses, and automate testing workflows.

  • Postman allows users to easily create and send API requests using a user-friendly interface.

  • Users can organize their API requests into collections for easier management and sharing.

  • Postman supports various authentication methods, including basic authentication, OAuth, and API keys.

  • Users can...

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A Technical Network Lead was asked
Q. Why is EVPN the control plane in VXLAN?
Ans. 

EVPN is used as the control plane in VXLAN to provide efficient and scalable layer 2 and layer 3 connectivity in data center networks.

  • EVPN allows for dynamic MAC address learning and distribution across the VXLAN network.

  • EVPN provides a scalable solution for layer 2 and layer 3 connectivity in large data center networks.

  • EVPN supports multi-tenancy and allows for efficient traffic forwarding in VXLAN environments.

  • E...

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A Technical Network Lead was asked
Q. Explain why EVPN is important in VXLAN.
Ans. 

EVPN is important in VXLAN for efficient Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity in data center networks.

  • EVPN provides a scalable control plane for VXLAN overlays

  • It enables efficient Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity between endpoints in a data center network

  • EVPN allows for multi-tenancy and seamless VM mobility within the data center

  • It simplifies network provisioning and management in large-scale environments

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A Technical Network Lead was asked
Q. What are the BGP attributes?
Ans. 

BGP attributes are characteristics used to make routing decisions in Border Gateway Protocol.

  • BGP attributes include AS Path, Next Hop, Local Preference, MED, Origin, and Weight.

  • AS Path is a list of AS numbers that the route has traversed.

  • Next Hop is the IP address of the next router to reach the destination.

  • Local Preference is used to influence outbound traffic.

  • MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator) is used to influence i...

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Tesco Interview Experiences for Experienced

64 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Risk management
  • Q2. Stakeholder management
  • Q3. Solution architecture and block diagram
  • Ans. 

    Solution architecture and block diagram involves designing the overall structure of a system and visually representing it.

    • Identify key components and their interactions

    • Define data flow and communication protocols

    • Consider scalability, security, and performance

    • Use tools like UML diagrams or flowcharts

    • Example: AWS architecture with EC2 instances, S3 storage, and RDS database

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Program values and benefits
  • Ans. 

    Program values and benefits are essential for successful project management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering value to stakeholders.

    • Program values define the principles and beliefs that guide decision-making and behavior within the program.

    • Benefits are the positive outcomes or results that the program aims to achieve, such as cost savings, increased efficiency, or improved customer satisfacti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to assess a program benefits
  • Ans. 

    Assessing program benefits involves identifying key metrics, collecting data, analyzing results, and comparing against goals.

    • Identify key metrics to measure success, such as cost savings, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, etc.

    • Collect relevant data to track progress and measure impact of the program.

    • Analyze the data to determine if the program is meeting its objectives and delivering expected benefits.

    • Compare the r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Project life cycle and framework and methodology
  • Q7. Values and principles
Round 2 - Case Study 

2 case study rounds for 1.5 hours, 1st case study is a small use case with 2 questions and there will be 10 mins given for preparation. 2nd case study will have 5 questions and time given for preparation will be 25 mins.

Round 3 - Leadership - Values 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tesco cultural values
  • Q2. Tesco leadership values
  • Q3. Conflict management
  • Ans. 

    Effective conflict management involves understanding perspectives, facilitating communication, and finding common ground for resolution.

    • Identify the root cause of the conflict by listening to all parties involved.

    • Encourage open communication to express feelings and viewpoints without judgment.

    • Facilitate a collaborative discussion to brainstorm potential solutions.

    • Focus on interests rather than positions to find common ...

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  • Q4. Risk management
  • Q5. Resilience and Humility
  • Q6. Trust and believe
  • Q7. Team work and collaboration
  • Q8. Failures and lessons learned
  • Ans. 

    I have experienced failures in past projects and have learned valuable lessons from them.

    • Recognizing the importance of clear communication and setting expectations early on

    • Implementing regular project status updates to stakeholders to avoid surprises

    • Documenting lessons learned to prevent repeating the same mistakes in future projects

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(16 Questions)

  • Q1. Product life cycle
  • Q2. Program life cycle
  • Q3. Project life cycle
  • Q4. Schedule and effort estimate
  • Ans. 

    Schedule and effort estimation is crucial for successful project management.

    • Understand the scope of the project and break it down into smaller tasks

    • Estimate the time and resources required for each task

    • Consider dependencies between tasks and potential risks

    • Use historical data or expert judgment to improve accuracy

    • Regularly review and update the schedule as needed

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  • Q5. Cost estimates and tracking
  • Q6. Define project phases
  • Ans. 

    Project phases are distinct stages in a project's lifecycle, each with specific goals and deliverables.

    • Initiation: Define project scope, objectives, and stakeholders.

    • Planning: Create a detailed project plan, including timelines and resources.

    • Execution: Implement the project plan and deliver the project's objectives.

    • Monitoring and Controlling: Track project progress, identify issues, and make necessary adjustments.

    • Closi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Difference between Opex and Capex
  • Ans. 

    Opex refers to operational expenses, while Capex refers to capital expenses.

    • Opex includes day-to-day expenses like salaries, rent, utilities, and maintenance.

    • Capex involves investments in assets that provide long-term value, such as equipment, property, and infrastructure.

    • Opex is typically incurred regularly and is fully tax-deductible in the year it is incurred.

    • Capex is usually depreciated over time as the asset is us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Quality and various tools used
  • Ans. 

    Quality is crucial in delivering successful projects. Various tools like Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins are commonly used to ensure high quality.

    • Quality assurance processes are essential to maintain high standards in project deliverables

    • Tools like Jira are used for issue tracking and project management

    • Confluence is used for documentation and collaboration among team members

    • Jenkins is used for continuous integration and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Demonstrate one project with technical expertise and IT landscape and Tech Stacks
  • Ans. 

    Led a project to implement a cloud-based data analytics platform using AWS services and Python tech stack.

    • Designed architecture for data analytics platform using AWS services like S3, Glue, and Athena.

    • Implemented ETL processes using Python and Apache Spark for data transformation and analysis.

    • Integrated machine learning models into the platform for predictive analytics.

    • Ensured scalability and performance optimization o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Waterfall and Agile Software Development
  • Q11. Business benefits and realisation
  • Q12. Managing conflicting priorities
  • Ans. 

    Managing conflicting priorities involves prioritizing tasks, communicating effectively, and being flexible.

    • Prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines

    • Communicate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations

    • Be flexible and willing to adjust plans as needed

    • Use tools like project management software to track progress and manage tasks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Managing stakeholders expectations and demands
  • Ans. 

    Managing stakeholders expectations and demands is crucial for successful project delivery.

    • Establish clear communication channels with stakeholders

    • Set realistic expectations from the beginning

    • Regularly update stakeholders on project progress

    • Address any concerns or issues promptly

    • Seek feedback from stakeholders to ensure alignment

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  • Q14. Scope management and scope creeps
  • Q15. Vendor management and CBA
  • Q16. Team performance and Backlog management

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep one or two case study ready with tech stacks, design architecture and approach each question and situation with Case study and in STAR format. Use good vocabulary and don’t fake anything.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Write the search functionality for the products(array of objects which is having id & name). Partial Match should work in optimized way
  • Ans. 

    Implement an optimized search function for products using partial matching on names.

    • Use a loop to iterate through the products array.

    • Utilize the String.prototype.includes() method for partial matching.

    • Consider using a regular expression for more complex matching scenarios.

    • Optimize by returning early if a match is found.

    • Example: For products [{id: 1, name: 'Apple'}, {id: 2, name: 'Banana'}], searching for 'App' returns ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. System Design: Internal twitter kind of app.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What's an Django ?
  • Ans. 

    Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

    • Built by experienced developers to help create web applications quickly.

    • Follows the 'Don't Repeat Yourself' (DRY) principle, promoting code reusability.

    • Includes an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for database interactions, e.g., using models to define database tables.

    • Offers built-in admin interface for easy managem...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How the ORM runs ?
  • Ans. 

    ORM translates Python objects to database queries, enabling seamless data manipulation without SQL knowledge.

    • ORM stands for Object-Relational Mapping, bridging Python objects and database tables.

    • When a query is made, ORM translates it into SQL syntax for the database.

    • Example: Using Django's ORM, 'MyModel.objects.all()' fetches all records from the 'MyModel' table.

    • ORM supports CRUD operations: Create, Read, Update, Dele...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Write code to calculate multiple shifts of employee

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response
Round 1 - Coding Test 

The test was quite simple but the interviewer was not ready to accept the solution. Even with complete dry run and working output he denied the solution giving a very vague reason.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In this design round , they asked me to demonstrate how to build cowin app. Gave a complete overview including HLD and LLD for each showcased feature still got negative response.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My experience was bad due to the interview panel, no comments on how tesco works in general
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. How do you collaborate with global stakeholders?
  • Ans. 

    Collaborating with global stakeholders involves effective communication, cultural awareness, and leveraging technology for seamless interaction.

    • Regular Communication: I schedule weekly check-ins with global teams to ensure alignment on projects and address any concerns promptly.

    • Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding cultural differences helps me tailor my communication style, ensuring messages are received positively.

    • Util...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What skills do you possess that you can highlight in relation to your role?
  • Ans. 

    As an Executive Assistant Lead, I excel in organization, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team efficiency.

    • Organizational Skills: I manage complex schedules and prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that executives can focus on strategic initiatives.

    • Communication: I facilitate clear communication between departments, exemplified by my role in coordinating cross-functional meetings that improved project ali...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All these factors regarding the company's outlook become irrelevant if there is an ineffective manager, as everything will ultimately be wasted. She is terrible, yet few are confronting her. Most of the people who joined the team within a year have left.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to project
  • Q2. Deployment and maintenance
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What are the key qualities necessary to become a responsible Executive Assistant?
  • Ans. 

    An effective Executive Assistant must possess strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and adaptability to support executives efficiently.

    • Organizational Skills: An Executive Assistant must manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and keep track of important documents. For example, using tools like calendars and task management software to ensure deadlines are met.

    • Communication Skills: Clear and concise communi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you handle working under pressure?
  • Ans. 

    I thrive under pressure by prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and maintaining a positive attitude to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

    • Prioritization: I assess tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring that critical deadlines are met. For example, during a recent project, I created a priority matrix to manage competing deadlines effectively.

    • Organization: I utilize tools like calendars and task management so...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please don't join
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
  • Q1. How would you manage the high spend projects?
  • Ans. 

    Effective management of high spend projects involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous monitoring.

    • Conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis to justify expenditures.

    • Engage stakeholders early to align project goals and expectations.

    • Implement robust project management methodologies like Agile or Six Sigma.

    • Regularly review project progress against budget and timelines to identify variances.

    • Utilize d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are different ways to make supply chain more efficient?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Questions asked on ReactJS and State Management.

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Tesco interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tesco interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
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