I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Barclays (Mumbai) in Oct 2024
Interview
In the first round, I was given a technical test that consisted of 14 questions in total. The questions were spread across various topics, including:
• 10 MCQs on OOPs concepts, primarily based on Java.
• 2 MCQs on SQL, covering the basics of database queries.
• 1 SQL Query where I had to write a query to run a specific function.
• 1 DSA problem, which was focused on coding using strings.
The overall difficulty level of the questions was from easy to medium, making it manageable if you have a good grasp of the fundamentals.
In the second round, there was a one-on-one technical interview where I was asked the following questions:
• Explain the time complexity of different sorting algorithms.
• Discuss the usage of Hashmaps and Dictionaries, and when it is appropriate to use them.
• Explain the four pillars of OOP (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism) with examples.
• Write and explain a query using SQL JOINs, including INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN.
• Why Barclays? What do you think we do here?
• How do you manage stress and prepare yourself to work under tight deadlines? I also had to describe a past situation where I faced a similar challenge and how I handled it.
• They asked a few questions related to the projects I mentioned in my resume.
Interview questions [6]
Question 1
• Explain the time complexity of different sorting algorithms.
How do you manage stress and prepare yourself to work under tight deadlines? I also had to describe a past situation where I faced a similar challenge and how I handled it.
QA task involves a simple question-and-answer format, focusing on logic-based questions. Each question is designed to be straightforward and direct, requiring clear reasoning and analytical skills to find the correct answers. The logic behind each question is easily understandable, making the overall process simple and engaging. This approach is ideal for those who enjoy solving logical puzzles and want to enhance their problem-solving abilities in an uncomplicated manner.
Behavioural/ tech style questions. No live coding, just questions. Brush up on operating systems. What is the difference between a process and a thread? How are they created and managed by the OS?
There were 2, 1hr long behavioral interviews. The interviews were not hard but HR was very disorganized and the communication in between was poor. Very hard to get a hold of a recruiter to ask questions or to request an update.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you and a coworker disagreed, how did you resolve it?