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TCS Data Engineer Interview Questions

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PipelinesStart here. 12 questions · ~106 min
Optimize Slow Spark ETL PipelineHard

Redesign a slow Databricks Spark ETL pipeline to cut runtime from 3 hours to under 60 minutes without breaking data quality or SLAs.

TCS
Describe a Complex Transformation PipelineMedium

Explain a complex ETL transformation you built, including the main challenges and how you handled them.

ETLData ModelingQualityTCS
Data Quality in ML PipelinesMedium

Practical approach for maintaining data quality across ML ETL pipelines, orchestration, and repeatable data processing.

Data QualityETLData ModelingTCS
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Coding6 questions · ~53 min
Python Squares FunctionEasy
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Use a linear array traversal to return the square of every number while preserving order.

MathArraysArray ManipulationTCS
Spark Pandas vs PandasEasy

Tests understanding of Spark Pandas and when it provides benefits over standard Pandas.

ArraysData WranglingTCS
Choosing Spark vs PandasEasy

Tests your ability to select the right processing engine based on scale, performance, and constraints.

ArraysData WranglingTCS
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More topics3 questions · ~26 min
SQL Scenario WalkthroughMedium

Evaluates practical SQL problem solving and correctness validation for data engineering tasks.

sqlTCS
Project Deep Dive With CloudMedium

Assesses your ability to explain project decisions and apply cloud experience to data engineering outcomes.

project experienceCloudTCS
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