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Thomson Reuters Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 24 May 2025

6 Interview questions

A Senior Software Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. What would you keep in mind while building a RAG application?
Ans. 

Building a RAG application requires careful consideration of data sources, user experience, and performance optimization.

  • Identify reliable data sources: Ensure the data used for retrieval is accurate and up-to-date, e.g., using APIs from trusted providers.

  • Optimize retrieval algorithms: Implement efficient algorithms to minimize latency, such as caching frequently accessed data.

  • Design user-friendly interfaces: Crea...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. What libraries have you used in Python?
Ans. 

I have experience with various Python libraries for web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more.

  • Django: Used for building robust web applications with an MVC architecture.

  • Flask: A lightweight framework for creating APIs and microservices.

  • Pandas: Essential for data manipulation and analysis, especially with DataFrames.

  • NumPy: Utilized for numerical computations and handling large arrays.

  • Scikit-learn: ...

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked 11mo ago
Q. Explain OOP concepts in C#.
Ans. 

OOP in C# is a programming paradigm based on objects, encapsulating data and behavior for modular and reusable code.

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a single unit (class). Example: class 'Car' with properties like 'Speed' and methods like 'Accelerate()'.

  • Inheritance: Mechanism to create a new class based on an existing class, promoting code reuse. Example: 'ElectricCar' inher...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface?
Ans. 

Abstract classes allow partial implementation; interfaces define contracts without implementation.

  • Abstract classes can have both abstract and concrete methods, while interfaces can only have abstract methods (until Java 8).

  • An abstract class can have member variables, whereas an interface cannot (it can only have constants).

  • A class can inherit from only one abstract class but can implement multiple interfaces.

  • Examp...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the differences between monolithic and microservice architectures, and how would you approach migrating from one to the other?
Ans. 

Monolithic architecture is a single large application while microservice architecture is a collection of small, independent services.

  • Monolithic architecture is a single, tightly coupled application where all components are interconnected.

  • Microservice architecture breaks down the application into smaller, loosely coupled services that communicate through APIs.

  • Migrating from monolithic to microservices involves brea...

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters?

Software Development

  • Design, develop, and test software systems and applications
  • Deliver software features with exceptional quality

Read full roles & responsibilities

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Classloaders in java
Ans. 

Classloaders are responsible for loading classes into the JVM at runtime.

  • Java has three built-in classloaders: bootstrap, extension, and system.

  • Custom classloaders can be created to load classes from non-standard sources.

  • Classloaders follow a delegation model, where they first delegate to their parent classloader before attempting to load the class themselves.

  • Classloaders can be used for dynamic class loading and ...

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Thomson Reuters Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

7 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

  • Q1. What libraries have you used in python?
  • Ans. 

    I have experience with various Python libraries for web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more.

    • Django: Used for building robust web applications with an MVC architecture.

    • Flask: A lightweight framework for creating APIs and microservices.

    • Pandas: Essential for data manipulation and analysis, especially with DataFrames.

    • NumPy: Utilized for numerical computations and handling large arrays.

    • Scikit-learn: Emplo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What would you keep in mind while building a RAG application
  • Ans. 

    Building a RAG application requires careful consideration of data sources, user experience, and performance optimization.

    • Identify reliable data sources: Ensure the data used for retrieval is accurate and up-to-date, e.g., using APIs from trusted providers.

    • Optimize retrieval algorithms: Implement efficient algorithms to minimize latency, such as caching frequently accessed data.

    • Design user-friendly interfaces: Create in...

  • Answered by AI
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between abstract class and interface?
  • Ans. 

    Abstract classes allow partial implementation; interfaces define contracts without implementation.

    • Abstract classes can have both abstract and concrete methods, while interfaces can only have abstract methods (until Java 8).

    • An abstract class can have member variables, whereas an interface cannot (it can only have constants).

    • A class can inherit from only one abstract class but can implement multiple interfaces.

    • Example: I...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain OOP in C#?
  • Ans. 

    OOP in C# is a programming paradigm based on objects, encapsulating data and behavior for modular and reusable code.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a single unit (class). Example: class 'Car' with properties like 'Speed' and methods like 'Accelerate()'.

    • Inheritance: Mechanism to create a new class based on an existing class, promoting code reuse. Example: 'ElectricCar' inherits f...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Monolithic and microservice architecture difference and how will you migrate.
  • Ans. 

    Monolithic architecture is a single large application while microservice architecture is a collection of small, independent services.

    • Monolithic architecture is a single, tightly coupled application where all components are interconnected.

    • Microservice architecture breaks down the application into smaller, loosely coupled services that communicate through APIs.

    • Migrating from monolithic to microservices involves breaking ...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round few technical questions followed by team building and leadership related questions asked.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic leadership related questions and few questions on why job change etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your basics good, system design and cloud architecture is important. Question on DS and algo.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java coding questions asked

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overriding rules
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java basics, String, logic coding (for loop sand if conditions), arrays.
  • Q2. AWS basics - VPC, Subnet, Step functions, ELB
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Trick questions, leading a team, working in a team related.
  • Q2. Having a good and friendly attitude will help.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn Java and AWS. Being good enough will help you clear the round. Have clarity in your answers.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Java memory management
  • Q2. Spring boot basics
  • Q3. Classloaders in java
  • Ans. 

    Classloaders are responsible for loading classes into the JVM at runtime.

    • Java has three built-in classloaders: bootstrap, extension, and system.

    • Custom classloaders can be created to load classes from non-standard sources.

    • Classloaders follow a delegation model, where they first delegate to their parent classloader before attempting to load the class themselves.

    • Classloaders can be used for dynamic class loading and hot-s...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare java basics very well and solve various coding challenges

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test will a hackerrank test where it might have technical MCQ and/or coding test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewer will test your logic building capability with puzzel/coding and technical questions and experience discussion.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Its a normal discussion with HR about CTC and all.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In TR interviewer are really good. They will help you and give hints. They mostly check if you have problem solving approch.

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Process for freshers-

Go through RS Agarwal book and be ready for logical reasoning questions

Criteria for selection is 75% so make sure to select right ans

There will be 2 questions based on selected language

And questions on general English.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round will based on mentioned language in resume. My round was on Java language. So prepare the basic of Java and advance Java some time they ask you to write some syntax so prepare those synta...
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It's formality round Just present your self well Be ready to reallocate any where they want. You can ask some question about the work culture in company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Amdocs Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Java
  • C
  • C++
  • Data Structures
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well if you clear the aptitude round.

Chance of getting selected is high then.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic c# questions , few logical and angular questions.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DB questions, design patterns, few architectural questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to the basics and be concrete on concepts

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Machine Learning, statistics, PowerBI, Python

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic interview questions based on the skills mentioned in your resume.

Thomson Reuters Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Thomson Reuters Senior Software Engineer interview?
Thomson Reuters interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Thomson Reuters interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Thomson Reuters Senior Software Engineer 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 Thomson Reuters. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Thomson Reuters expect are Javascript, Python, SQL, Java and Taxation.
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