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Swiss Re Data Engineer Interview Questions

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PipelinesStart here. 17 questions · ~142 min
PySpark map vs flatMapEasy

Explain when to use PySpark map versus flatMap, with examples that show one-to-one and one-to-many transformations.

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Pipeline Alerting and Monitoring DesignMedium

Set up pipeline monitoring and alerting that catches critical failures quickly while limiting noisy alerts.

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Handling a Production Pipeline FailureEasy

Describe a real production pipeline failure, how you diagnosed and fixed it, and what changes you made around orchestration, quality, and reruns.

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SQL & Data Manipulation6 questions + 2 drills · ~70 min
SQL Keys, Joins, AggregationsMedium

Evaluates SQL fundamentals for keys, joins, and aggregation logic in data engineering workflows.

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Stored Procedures in AzureMedium

Assesses your ability to integrate SQL stored procedures with Azure data engineering tooling.

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Handling Missing DataEasy
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Replace missing sales fields with defined defaults and return a consistently ordered dataset.

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Count Analysis Tools by UsageEasy
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Count advanced tool mentions per tool using WHERE, GROUP BY, and ORDER BY on a single candidate tools table.

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Behavioral & Leadership15 questions · ~125 min
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Reverse String Data PreprocessingEasy

Tests practical Python coding ability for basic preprocessing and labeling logic.

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PySpark Transformations and LogicMedium

Tests practical PySpark transformation knowledge and familiarity with core functions.

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Python and SQL Coding TestMedium

Assesses your baseline coding and query-writing skills under test conditions.

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