Scala (Coding): Advanced Algorithms: Pre-employment screening assessment to hire the best candidates
Summary of the Scala (Coding): Advanced Algorithms test
This coding test assesses a candidate’s ability to program an algorithm in Scala, testing their programming skills. This test helps you identify developers with advanced Scala skills.
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Scala developers, big data engineers, data engineers, backend developers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and any other roles requiring an advanced knowledge of Scala.
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About the Scala (Coding): Advanced Algorithms test
Scala is a programming language designed to run on the Java Virtual Machine, allowing for full compatibility with Java libraries and frameworks. Scala is a powerful language with a concise syntax that offers many features and constructs, including functional programming and object-oriented programming paradigms.
A strong foundation in Scala is essential for success in a growing range of industries, from Big Data and Machine Learning to Finance. Candidates who are familiar with Scala's syntax and core programming concepts will be well-equipped to tackle more complex programming challenges.
This Scala test provides candidates with 60 minutes to complete a complex coding task that may involve knowledge of array manipulation, sorting, and understanding of algorithmic complexity. To do well on this test, developers must be familiar with efficient algorithms such as binary search or divide-and-conquer techniques, and have strong string manipulation skills, knowledge of algorithms, stack-based approaches, and an understanding of data structures such as sets or tries.
The developer's code is evaluated against a set of test cases, some of which are provided to the candidate to help them determine if they are on the right track.
This test is an excellent tool for screening candidates based on their applied knowledge of Scala programming. It can be used to effectively evaluate a candidate's skills and determine their potential for further professional growth.
We recommend combining coding tests with at least one of our cognitive ability tests evaluating numerical or analytical skills to gain a more comprehensive understanding of a candidate's abilities.
This test is made by a subject matter-expert
Ian S.
Ian is a software craftsman and a functional programming enthusiast skilled in building data-intensive systems with Scala. He enjoys exploring topics such as Data Engineering and ML by contributing to Open Source Software.
He is also a start-up founder working on technology to decentralize royalty payments for artists in Kenya.
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