Wipro is looking for an experienced Architect to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing and implementing scalable and robust software solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development principles, a proven track record in system design, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·8 - 15 yrs
Comp band·US$180000 - US$250000
Interview time·165 min
Evaluation
Preparation
Tips
Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 05 phases
01 / 05Phase 01 of 05
Weeks 1-2: CS Fundamentals (Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Databases).
Weeks 1-2: Focus on fundamental computer science concepts. Review data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps), algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming), operating systems concepts (processes, threads, memory management), and database fundamentals (SQL, NoSQL, ACID properties).
Phase 02 of 05
Weeks 3-5: System Design Principles & Patterns (Scalability, Availability, Microservices, Caching, Load Balancing).
Weeks 3-5: Dive deep into System Design. Study architectural patterns like microservices, monolithic, event-driven architectures. Learn about scalability, availability, fault tolerance, consistency models, caching strategies, load balancing, message queues, and API design. Practice designing systems for common use cases.
Phase 03 of 05
Weeks 6-7: Cloud Computing & DevOps (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, IaC).
Weeks 6-7: Focus on Cloud Computing and DevOps. Understand the core services of major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Learn about containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and monitoring/logging.
Phase 04 of 05
Week 8: Behavioral & Leadership Preparation (STAR Method, Past Projects).
Week 8: Prepare for behavioral and leadership questions. Reflect on your past experiences and prepare examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Focus on demonstrating leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Phase 05 of 05
Week 9: Mock Interviews & Final Review.
Week 9: Mock interviews and review. Conduct mock interviews with peers or mentors to simulate the actual interview environment. Review your weak areas and refine your answers. Prepare insightful questions to ask the interviewer.
Questions
Locations
Fig · Regions — 03 locations
01 / 03Location
Interview focus
Common questions
Tips
Location
Interview focus
Common questions
Tips
Location
Interview focus
Common questions
Tips
Rounds
Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.
Technical Interview · 60 min · Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer
This round is a deep dive into your technical expertise. It will cover core computer science concepts, programming language proficiency, data structures, algorithms, and potentially specific technologies relevant to the role. Expect coding challenges, debugging scenarios, and questions testing your understanding of software engineering principles.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Implement a function to find the k-th largest element in an unsorted array.
Write a program to detect a cycle in a linked list.
Explain the difference between processes and threads.
How would you optimize a slow database query?
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Architect / Principal Engineer
This round focuses on your ability to design and architect complex software systems. You will be presented with a problem statement, and you'll need to design a solution, discussing various components, technologies, trade-offs, and scalability considerations. Expect questions related to distributed systems, databases, caching, messaging, and API design.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a distributed rate limiter.
How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users for a social media feed?
Discuss the trade-offs between consistency and availability in distributed systems.
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
Behavioral & Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Senior Team Lead
This round assesses your behavioral aspects, leadership potential, and how you fit within the team and Wipro's culture. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle challenges, teamwork, and your career goals. Prepare to share specific examples using the STAR method.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through a difficult technical challenge.
Describe a situation where you disagreed with a colleague or manager. How did you handle it?
What are your long-term career goals, and how does this role align with them?
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
DSA
Frequently reported on Wipro loops
Other guides
