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New Grad / Junior Backend at Practo

BackendNew Grad / JuniorRejected◆ Commonly asked· 2024

Junior backend interview. Fast-paced; expect follow-ups that push on depth.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 1 question

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

  • Aptitude and logical-reasoning section.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #aptitude
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02

Round 02 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Permutations.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #backtracking
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  • 3Sum.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #two-pointers#array
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  • Unique paths.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #dp#grid
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Parse and evaluate a simple expression/DSL.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #parsing
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  • Build a CSV importer that streams and validates rows.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #streaming#validation
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • How do you secure secrets and handle auth tokens?
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #security
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  • Explain JWT structure and common pitfalls.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #auth#security
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  • Explain the difference between horizontal and vertical scaling.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #scale
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05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #growth#star
  • Describe something you shipped that you were not proud of.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #tradeoffs#star

Practice each round across every company

  • Online Assessment
  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • 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.