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← HCLTech

Senior Backend at HCLTech

BackendSeniorRejected◆ Commonly asked· 2024

4-round senior backend process. Breadth of fundamentals mattered more than algorithmic depth.

The loop · 4 rounds

01

Round 01 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Reverse a string without using library functions.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #string
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  • Count the frequency of each character in a string.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #string
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02

Round 02 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain Java collections: List, Set and Map.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #java
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  • Difference between C and C++.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #c
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  • Difference between an abstract class and an interface.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #oops
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  • Explain SQL joins: inner, left, right and full outer.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #sql
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Hiring Manager

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

  • Describe your experience working with an onsite / offshore team.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • How do you approach learning a technology you have never used?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • How do you handle pressure and tight deadlines?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
  • Why did you choose this branch of engineering?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked

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  • DSA / Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Hiring Manager
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.