This interview process is designed for a Junior Software Engineer (L1) position at EPAM Systems. It aims to assess fundamental technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~7d
Experience·0 - 2 yrs
Comp band·US$60000 - US$75000
Interview time·150 min
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Week 1: Data Structures & Algorithms basics, Big O.
Week 1: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues) and basic algorithms (Sorting, Searching). Practice implementing these and solving problems related to them. Understand Big O notation.
Phase 02 of 03
Week 2: Trees, Hash Tables, Recursion, OOP.
Week 2: Dive into more advanced data structures like Trees (Binary Trees, BSTs) and Hash Tables. Practice problems involving recursion and dynamic programming. Start exploring object-oriented programming principles.
Phase 03 of 03
Week 3: System Design basics, Behavioral questions, EPAM research.
Week 3: Focus on system design basics relevant to junior roles (e.g., understanding APIs, basic database concepts). Prepare behavioral questions by reflecting on past experiences and structuring answers using the STAR method. Research EPAM.
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Technical Screening · 45 min · Technical Screener
This initial technical screening round focuses on assessing your foundational programming skills. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving basic data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will evaluate your problem-solving approach, coding style, and ability to explain your logic.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Write a function to find the factorial of a number.
Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
Explain the concept of Big O notation.
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Technical Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer
This round delves deeper into your technical knowledge. You might be asked to design a small feature, solve a more complex coding problem, or discuss your experience with specific technologies. The focus is on your ability to apply programming principles and write efficient, well-structured code.
What they look for
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Sample questions
Implement a function to check if a binary tree is a Binary Search Tree (BST).
Explain the difference between an abstract class and an interface.
How would you optimize a slow database query?
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral And Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager
This round focuses on your behavioral aspects and cultural fit within EPAM. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle challenges, teamwork, and your career aspirations. The hiring manager wants to understand how you would contribute to the team and the company.
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Sample questions
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member. How did you resolve it?
What motivates you in a work environment?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Describe a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame the obstacles.
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
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