IBM
Global technology and consulting firm with deep roots in enterprise IT and AI.
3 Rounds
~14 Days
Medium
The Interview Loop
Recruiter Screen (30 min)
Standard fit check, behavioral questions, and resume overview.
Technical Loop (3-4 Rounds)
Deep dive into domain knowledge, coding, and system design.
Interview Question Bank
Backend Engineer
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Technical
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hard
How do you handle transaction management in Spring Boot, and what are the different propagation behaviors?
#Spring
#Transactions
#SQL
Backend Engineer
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Technical
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medium
What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases? Provide an example of a use case for each.
#SQL
#NoSQL
#Data Modeling
Backend Engineer
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Technical
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medium
Explain how indexing works in a relational database like DB2 or PostgreSQL. What are the performance trade-offs?
#SQL
#Performance
#B-Trees
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Senior EngineerFocuses on core competencies, system constraints, and clear communication.
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