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Automatic Data Processing Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Automatic Data Processing Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 20 questions · ~175 min
Explain the Fizz Buzz ProcessEasy

Explain how to solve Fizz Buzz using loops, modulo checks, and simple complexity analysis.

MathArraysStringsAutomatic Data Processing
Binary Search Implementation and ComplexityEasy

Explain how binary search works on a sorted array and why its time complexity is O(log n).

MathArraysSearchingAutomatic Data Processing
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System Design3 questions · ~26 min
Build a Microservice From ScratchHard

Evaluates end-to-end system design and implementation planning for a microservice.

architecturemicroservicesAutomatic Data Processing
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Behavioral & Leadership13 questions · ~114 min
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More topics6 questions · ~53 min
Second Highest Trader SalaryEasy
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Find the second highest distinct salary from a single table using basic PostgreSQL ordering and limiting.

SubqueriesRankingSortingAutomatic Data Processing
Handling Millions of DataMedium

Evaluates data pipeline and scalability thinking for large volumes of data at ADP.

scalabilitydata handlingAutomatic Data Processing
Authentication Process DetailsMedium

Assesses understanding of authentication flows and security fundamentals for backend systems.

authenticationSecurityAutomatic Data Processing
Legacy Code Migration to MicroservicesMedium

Evaluates experience with modernization strategies and migration planning.

microservicesAutomatic Data Processing
SQL Scenario QuestionsMedium

Assesses practical SQL skills for interpreting scenario-based requirements.

sqlAutomatic Data Processing
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 2 drills · ~20 min
SQL Queries for RankingMedium
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Practice drill

Rank active HSBC employees by division and return every employee tied for the highest or second-highest salary.

javasqlHsbc
SQL Average Selling PriceMedium
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Calculate weighted average selling prices by product using a date-range join, aggregation, and NULL handling.

leetcodesqlCostarCostar Group
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