Infosys Interview Experience for Java Developer 2 years of Experience

Candidate Information:Status: Actively seeking opportunitiesExperience: 2+ years in Java + Spring Boot developmentTarget Position: Java Backend DeveloperLocation: Chandiga...

Candidate Information: Status: Actively seeking opportunities Experience: 2+ years in Java + Spring Boot development Target Position: Java Backend Developer Location: Chandigarh/NCR, India Interview Date: August 2025 Overview of Interview Process: Initial Screening Duration: ~40 minutes Method: Online (Microsoft Teams) Focus: Background, project discussion, and technical fundamentals Key Questions: Tell me about yourself Overview of recent projects Tech stack and key responsibilities Obstacles: Nothing major; the conversation was smooth and mostly focused on background check.

Technical Round Duration: ~45 minutes Method: Online (Microsoft Teams) Focus: Java, Spring Boot, OOPs, Testing, Docker & Redis (from resume) Key Questions: Introduce yourself Difference between @Controller and @RestController What is inheritance? Explain method overloading and overriding Flow of a Spring Boot project (Controller → Service → Repository) Which server comes with Spring Boot by default? (Answer: Tomcat) Where do we write business logic? What is mapping? (Explained DTO and ModelMapper) Where are dependencies written? (Answer: pom.xml / build.gradle) Purpose of application.properties Questions on testing tools like Mockito How do you test your code/program to ensure correct flow? Questions about Redis and Docker (as mentioned in resume) What is a Repository in Spring Data JPA? Why do we use @Entity? What is an Interface in Java? Obstacles: Some in-depth follow-up questions around Redis and Docker since I had mentioned them in my resume, but overall manageable. Post-Interview Reflections: Company Culture Insights: The interviewer was polite, encouraging, and gave enough time to think before answering. The interaction reflected Infosys’ supportive and professional culture. Work Environment: Conducted virtually over Microsoft Teams, with a smooth process and clear communication. Benefits Highlight: Specific perks or benefits weren’t discussed in this round. Evaluator Feedback: Positive overall. I received a mail for the second round on the next working day, which indicates good performance in the first round. Suggestions for Improvement: Be fully prepared for all technologies mentioned in your resume (like Redis, Docker, Testing tools), since interviewers often pick topics directly from there. Additional Information: Timeline: First round completed in ~45 minutes, result communicated the very next working day. Next Steps: Cleared first round → Proceeding to second round. Closing Note: Overall, the interview was a positive experience. The discussion balanced between Java fundamentals, Spring Boot architecture, and practical tools like Docker/Redis. This experience reinforced that preparation should cover not only core concepts but also any extra tools/technologies highlighted in the resume.