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SoftServe Java Developer Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
100% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SoftServe.

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Java Developer

Engineering · a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding

The interview process was pretty chill. It included checking English skills and some specific tech skills for the program. The intern program is usually for junior or pre-junior devs, but some questions felt like they were for higher-level juniors. I guess they don't have a strict point system to pass, but more about whether you have the basics down. Then, in the next online interview, they'd check if you're eager to learn and how you'd fit the company culture. Overall, it was a good interview experience.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you explain SQL syntax and how to perform basic queries?
  • What do you know about Java OOP?
  • What are SOLID principles in Java?
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Java Developer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Coding Technical

So after you apply online, a recruiter will hit you up to schedule a quick call. They'll probably ask about your Java background, if you know OOP, and if you've played with Spring or Hibernate. If they dig your vibe, you'll get a coding challenge to do online, maybe build a small Java thing or fix some code, gotta get it done in a certain time. Pass that, and you're on to a technical interview with a senior Java dev or team lead. This could be in person or video, and they'll likely throw some coding, algorithms, and Java trivia at you. Show 'em you know your Java basics like data structures, algorithms, and exception handling, and can actually use those frameworks.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • Could you elaborate on your past Java programming experiences?
  • What motivated you to apply for this role and specifically our company?
  • Do you find working within a team comfortable?
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Java Developer

Engineering

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding

The interview process was a really good experience overall. From the start, it felt welcoming and friendly, which made me feel comfortable right away. The interviewers were professional but also approachable, making the conversation easy. I really liked that the questions were clear and organized, allowing me to showcase my skills and knowledge effectively. They also gave me plenty of time to ask my own questions and learn more about the company and its projects. All in all, it was a very encouraging and informative interview.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Personal questions were asked to get to know me better, understand my motivation, and career goals.
  • Technical questions focused on my Java, Spring Boot, and database knowledge, including discussions of practical examples and problems.

SoftServe Java Developer Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from SoftServe interview reports.

What are the differences between ArrayList and LinkedList?

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Can you explain the different levels of caching in Hibernate?

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Could you craft a basic Java program to output "Hello, world!" to the console?

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Can you outline the principles of object-oriented programming and their relevance in Java?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 SoftServe interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 38.5%
Technical 38.5%
Coding 23.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 80%
Difficult 20%

Candidate experience

Positive 100%