Test Pattern and Recruitment Process of Informatica

Informatica is a software development company that offers data integration and management services. Set up in 1993, the firm is a world leader in Enterprise Cloud Data Management. It caters to 9500+ customers worldwide, including 85 of Fortune 100 companies. In 2015, Informatica was acquired by Permira and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with Microsoft and Salesforce being the additional investors. . Informatica is headquartered in U.S. and has other offices at 70+ locations across the globe. In India, Informatica has offices at Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Informatica conducts 4-6 rounds to select appropriate candidates for various set of roles. During the shortlisting process, the selection panel looks for talent and learning abilities in candidates. The process starts with two written tests, followed by 3-4 rounds of interview. In case of direct applications, the candidate may have a few telephonic interviews before the final onsite interview. Given below is an illustration of each stage of selection:

In the first round, candidates are required to appear for an online written test consisting of multiple choice questions. The online test comprises of 30 MCQs to be answered in 45 minutes. Questions are based on data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, DBMS, C, C++ and networking. This round is of moderate in difficulty level and intends to check the technical aptitude of the candidates.

The qualified candidates of first round are eligible for the second written test. In this round, candidates are given 90 minutes to solve 4 coding questions. Candidates can choose the programming language of their choice. The level of the test is moderate to difficult. Those who are able to solve 2-3 questions are called for the round of interviews.

After the written tests, there are 2-3 rounds of technical interviews. Each interview lasts for 30-60 minutes. In these rounds, the panel tries to assess the technical subject knowledge of the candidate. Candidate is asked questions from data structures, operating systems, DBMS, etc. Also, the candidate is given a few questions to solve. Further, the panel asks questions related to training projects, internships and other information given in the candidate’s resume.

This is the final stage of selection process at Informatica. There are 1-2 rounds of HR/Managerial interviews. The time duration of each interview is around 30 minutes. Here, the candidate is probed on his/her personality traits, background, career plans, preferences, organizational skills, etc. In addition, candidate is asked to solve a few puzzle-based questions.

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*The Company reserves the right to make changes in the recruitment process.