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Silvia K
✓ Verified Recruiter
Talent Acquisition Specialist • Software Engineering
🏢 CGI • Direct Recruiter Email:
silvia.k@cgi.com
Required Skills & Tech Stack
Automation
Core
Rest API Testing
Java
API Testing
Software testing
Mobile Automation
Appium
📚 Free Study Materials (4)
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Aptitude Practice Questions & Mock Tests
Open Resource ↗
Curated logical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning problems for the initial online screening round.
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Company-Specific Interview Preparation Corner
Open Resource ↗
Detailed interview experiences, exam formats, and previous test questions for CGI and tech roles.
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Technical Placement Cheat Sheets & Question Bank
Open Resource ↗
High-yield coding cheat sheets, core CS fundamentals (OOP, DBMS, OS, Networks), and rapid revision guides.
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Algorithm, DSA & Live Code Debugger Practice
Open Resource ↗
Hands-on problem sets to improve coding speed and step-by-step memory debugging.
Eligibility Criteria
Experience: 7-12 Yrs. Open to matching qualifications.
Selection & Interview Process
1
Online Assessment / Technical Interview Rounds / HR Review
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
Job titile- QA Automation tester Work Experience : 7 + Years Location: Bangalore, Manyata Tech Park Work Mode: 3 Days Work from Office (Mandatory) Notice Period: Immediate to 20 Days Job Requirements 7+ Years of experience with automation , TCs design , and execution Expertise in building Test Automation Frameworks for Rest APIs, Mobile apps using Res-Assured, Appium, TestNG with Core-Java . Strong expertise of coding and programming skills in Core-Java (OR) any other programming language. Decision making , ownership , self-driving E2E deliveries with ability to work in a results-oriented , rapidly changing, dynamic and fast-paced environment that requires collaboration across multiple stakeholders and team members. Solid understanding of software design principles for Building Test Frameworks. Proficiency in Troubleshooting & Debugging of Application Issues at each Micro Services Level An understanding of requirements analysis, TCs design & automation Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing, and operations. Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience building Tools , Utilities & Automation Test Frameworks Experience with Functional Programming. Experience and Good working knowledge of RDBMS Databases. Expert in Continuous integration process implementation by building CI / CD Pipeline using Jenkins Familiar with agile or other rapid application development
Preparation Hub
CGI — QA & Automation Testing Interview Guide
Previously asked questions, exam syllabus, coding benchmarks & round strategy.
📖 Previously Asked Questions & Preparation Links
APTITUDE & LOGIC
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Aptitude Practice Questions & Online Mock Tests
Curated logical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning problems to sharpen reasoning skills required for the initial screening test.
Open Resource ↗
COMPANY GUIDE
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CGI Interview Preparation Corner
Comprehensive guide covering typical interview formats, common questions, and preparation tips for CGI and off-campus tech roles.
Open Resource ↗
MOCK TESTS & PAPERS
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Comprehensive Interview Prep Resources & Syllabus
Collection of previous year questions, company-specific test patterns, and interview experiences for technical and HR rounds.
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CODING PRACTICE
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Algorithm and Data Structure Problem Set
Practice problems to improve coding proficiency and algorithm problem-solving speed for technical rounds.
Open Resource ↗
💻 Previously Asked Coding Challenges
Easy / Medium
⚡ Live Debugger
Two Sum & Two Pointers Array Optimization
Asked in 85% tech rounds
Medium
⚡ Live Debugger
Reverse Linked List & Detect Cycle (Floyd's Algorithm)
Frequently asked in core rounds
Medium
⚡ Live Debugger
SQL Nth Highest Salary with DENSE_RANK() & Subqueries
Top standard database question
Easy / Medium
⚡ Live Debugger
Valid Parentheses & Stack Implementation
Standard online assessment problem
🗺️ Round-Wise Strategy
Round 1: Online Assessment (OA)
Aptitude, Quantitative Logic & 2 Coding Problems
Focus on accuracy and speed. Practice arrays, strings, and standard arithmetic puzzles.
Round 2: Technical Interview 1
Core Tech Stack (Automation, Core, Rest API Testing, Java, API Testing, Software testing, Mobile Automation, Appium) & Live Code Tracing
Explain your thought process aloud. Analyze time & space complexities before coding.
Round 3: System Design & Problem Solving
Database Schemas, APIs & Architecture Basics
Clarify edge cases, diagram schemas cleanly, and discuss scalability trade-offs.
Round 4: HR & Cultural Fit Discussion
CGI Core Values, Learning Agility & Offer Terms
Demonstrate passion, strong communication, and readiness for full-time collaboration.
❓ Core Technical Questions & Answers
What is the difference between Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait in Selenium? Answer ▼
Model Answer: Implicit Wait sets a global timeout for all element lookups. Explicit Wait pauses execution until a specific ExpectedCondition (e.g. elementToBeClickable) is met. Fluent Wait allows defining polling frequency and ignoring specific exceptions like NoSuchElementException.
Explain the Page Object Model (POM) and its advantages in Test Automation. Answer ▼
Model Answer: POM is a design pattern that creates an object repository for web UI elements. It separates test scripts from page locators, reducing code duplication and making maintenance easy when UI elements change.
How do you handle dynamic WebElements whose ID changes on page reload? Answer ▼
Model Answer: Use dynamic XPath methods like contains(), starts-with(), text(), or XPath axes (ancestor, following-sibling, parent) instead of brittle absolute paths.
What is the difference between @BeforeMethod and @BeforeClass in TestNG? Answer ▼
Model Answer: @BeforeClass runs once before the first test method in the current class, while @BeforeMethod executes before each individual test method.
How do you validate REST API response codes and JSON payload using Postman / RestAssured? Answer ▼
Model Answer: In RestAssured: given().when().get('/endpoint').then().assertThat().statusCode(200).body('status', equalTo('ACTIVE')).
🤝 Behavioral & HR Questions (STAR Method)
Why do you want to join CGI as a Qa Automation Testing Engineer?
Preparation Tip: Highlight CGI's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Automation directly solve their team's objectives.
Describe a challenging bug or academic project roadblock and how you resolved it.
Preparation Tip: Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
How do you handle strict deadlines or sudden scope changes?
Preparation Tip: Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.
