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1)how do u flatten json nested structure in spark, 2)delete columns based on some conditions in spark, 3)sqoop export with incremental loading 4)datetime related querstions in python 5)problem and need to solve in java 6)lot of scenario based questions related to RDBMS vs Hadoop choice
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Senior Data Engineer

Interviewed at Société Générale

3.7
Dec 23, 2019

1)how do u flatten json nested structure in spark, 2)delete columns based on some conditions in spark, 3)sqoop export with incremental loading 4)datetime related querstions in python 5)problem and need to solve in java 6)lot of scenario based questions related to RDBMS vs Hadoop choice

Tech Round (Python Coding for API Integration): Write Python code to fetch data from an API endpoint and process it. How would you handle pagination when fetching data from an API? System Design (Data Warehouse - DWH): Design a Data Warehouse (DWH) architecture for a large-scale dataset. What are the key components you would include in a DWH design and why? How would you ensure data quality and integrity in a DWH? SQL Question (5-part question): Write complex SQL queries for data manipulation or retrieval. Hiring Manager Interview (Experience-focused): Can you describe your experience with [specific technology or project]? How did you handle challenges in your previous roles? How do you prioritize tasks and manage time when working on complex projects? Director of Analytics (Behavioral Interview): Tell me about a time you worked under pressure and how you managed the situation. How do you handle conflict in a team? Can you describe a situation where you had to make a tough decision at work?
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Senior Data Engineer

Interviewed at Marshmallow

2.6
Feb 19, 2025

Tech Round (Python Coding for API Integration): Write Python code to fetch data from an API endpoint and process it. How would you handle pagination when fetching data from an API? System Design (Data Warehouse - DWH): Design a Data Warehouse (DWH) architecture for a large-scale dataset. What are the key components you would include in a DWH design and why? How would you ensure data quality and integrity in a DWH? SQL Question (5-part question): Write complex SQL queries for data manipulation or retrieval. Hiring Manager Interview (Experience-focused): Can you describe your experience with [specific technology or project]? How did you handle challenges in your previous roles? How do you prioritize tasks and manage time when working on complex projects? Director of Analytics (Behavioral Interview): Tell me about a time you worked under pressure and how you managed the situation. How do you handle conflict in a team? Can you describe a situation where you had to make a tough decision at work?

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