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Software Developer
Thought Works
4 rounds | 4 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: OOPS , System Design, Domain Driven Design, Data Structures, Design Patterns and Principles.
Tip 1 : Clear Understanding about Object oriented programming concepts and Design principles.
Tip 2 : Practice low level design of at-least 5 websites (Stack Overflow, Parking lot etc..).
Tip 3 : Have clear and in-depth knowledge about tech stack you are looking for and full functionalities and tech stack you are using in your current or previous project.
Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: No criteria for experienced professionals.
Tip 1 : Good to keep it short and simple and it will be good to have TDD and Extreme programming exposure. So that the chances are high for short listing you resume.
Tip 2 : Good to have projects and please do not put false projects just for name sake.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Assignment
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date20 Feb 2022
Coding problem1
1. Technical Question
You will be given the GitHub code repository link and they will ask you setup in you local environment with your favourite IDE 3-4 days prior to coding round. During the coding round, they will give you the jeera story card and will ask you implement the required functionality. We have to pair with the interviewer and need to write code for given story. This is pair-programming practice.
Given story for me is Electronic Energy meter which will be calculating the energy charges based on the slab and units consumed. The main focus is not on solution but the approach and clean code practices which you are following. we have to be strong in both oops and solid principles implementation.
Problem approach
Tip 1: Segregate the classes to have single responsibility as per SOLID.
Tip 2: Reuse the code. Most Probably the solution for your problem might have been implemented in application already. now, you have utilize the same code by following oops concepts and solid principles.
Tip 3: Ask question before start writing code. be familiarise with code before session.
02
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date25 Feb 2022
Coding problem1
This call will be scheduled at your convenient timing. Recruiter will ask you to choose the slot before scheduling. for me it was in first half of the day. It was happened in Zoom session. They Asked questions about tech stack which i have mentioned in resume, complete project details. asked to design stack overflow LLD. Few questions about DB related and Data structures. The interviewer was very friendly and he lets me know about the expectations from me very clearly.
1. System Design Question
Asked to design Stack Overflow LLD.
Problem approach
Tip 1: Ask what functionalities or requirements they are looking for don't just jump into task and don't try to design complete stack overflow.
Tip 2: Divide the requirements into multiple chunks and design it bit and pieces and club it together.
Tip 3: Better to be prepared at-least five LLD's. So that you will have better idea on how to approach a design requirement.
03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date26 Feb 2022
Coding problem1
Leadership Round - It was scheduled during first of the day. It was good experience to have discussion thoughtworkers.
1. Technical Questions
It was a leadership round they will touch up on some tech discussion and they will ask your interview experience along with previous organisation work experience.
Problem approach
Tip 1: Don't lie and be polite while answering.
Tip 2: No tips for this round , this is all about communication skills.
04
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date1 Mar 2022
Coding problem1
This is Social Change Round. i have never seen this kind of interview round in my career. it will be like general discussion on topic about our society and few discussion about LGBTQ.
1. Basic HR questions
This is the game of communication skill and ideology.
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
What is recursion?
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