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← Cognizant

Senior Backend at Cognizant

BackendSeniorRejected◆ Commonly asked· 2023

4-round senior backend process. Basic programming plus core CS; communication mattered throughout.

The loop · 4 rounds

01

Round 01 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Check whether a number is an Armstrong number.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #math
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  • Print the Fibonacci series up to n terms.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #math
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02

Round 02 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • What happens when you type a URL into a browser?
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #networking
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  • Difference between stack and heap memory.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #fundamentals
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  • Explain exception handling with try, catch and finally.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #java
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  • Explain primary key, foreign key, unique key and candidate key.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #dbms
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Hiring Manager

Scope, ownership, and role-fit discussion with the manager.

  • Which technology stack are you most comfortable with, and why?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • How would you approach understanding a client's legacy codebase?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Do you have any backlogs or academic gaps? Please explain.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • Tell me about your final-year project.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • Are you comfortable working in rotational or night shifts?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked

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