Optum (United Health Group) visited Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) to hire for the Technology Development Program - Software Engineering Associate role. The position offered was full-time, with locations in Hyderabad and Gurgaon. The selection process consisted of three rounds: an online test followed by two interviews.
Eligibility Criteria
- CGPA Requirement: 7.0 or above.
- Candidates Shortlisted for Online Test: 402.
Round 1: Online Test
The first round was a proctored test conducted on the Mettl platform, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. It included:
MCQs (50 questions), divided into four sections:
- Verbal Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Abstract Reasoning
- Technology Concepts (OOPs, DBMS, basic programming concepts)
1 Coding Question: Focused on Dynamic Programming (DP), classified as easy-medium level.
Outcome:
Out of 402 participants, 72 candidates were shortlisted for the next round.
Round 2: HR Round
This was a 10-15 minute behavioral interview designed to evaluate the candidate's cultural fit within the company.
Key Details:
- Discussed basic HR questions and a brief overview of the resume.
- The interviewer was satisfied with my responses and showed a positive demeanor throughout the interaction.
Round 3: Technical Interview
The final round was a 40-45 minute technical interview focusing on technical and problem-solving skills.
Structure of the Interview:
1. Self-Introduction
2. Resume-Based Questions:
- I explained a project of my choice from my resume and provided a demonstration.
- The interviewer asked cross-questions to assess my understanding of the project, emphasizing the importance of knowing your work thoroughly.
3. Real-World Application Questions:
- The interviewer tested my problem-solving abilities and understanding of real-world scenarios.
