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Scala interview questions and tests

In order to assess Scala coding skills, you need an objective process based on tests that mirror the first day of work as closely as possible. DevSkiller Scala interview questions can assess your candidates accurately and remotely.

Some HR managers are still screening their candidates using whiteboard tests. These tests are outdated and shouldn’t be treated as valid indicators of performance. Automatically assessed developer testing is the future.

There are many features of our Scala developer tests you may find useful. For example, you can ask your candidate to take a picture of themselves to be sure that that they are not cheating. Also, you can have an online interview on the platform using the code pair feature, which allows you to get a feeling of what it’s like to work with your candidates.

Devskiller’s Scala coding tests are developed by experts in the Scala language. The tests are designed specifically to check the competence of your candidates.

Related coding tests:
Akka online coding tests & interview questions

Technologies covered:

Programming language: Scala

Build tool: sbt

Akka
SENIOR
Tested skills
Duration
102 minutes max.
Evaluation
Automatic
Test overview

Choice questions

assessing knowledge of Scala, Functional Programming

Programming task - Level: Hard

Scala | Akka Streams | IoT Data Streaming - Define a time-based aggregator for a stream of data from IoT sensors.

Scala
JUNIOR
Tested skills
Duration
66 minutes max.
Evaluation
Automatic
Test overview

Choice questions

assessing knowledge of Scala

Programming task - Level: Easy

Scala | Spark | ML Logs Transformer - Complete the implementation of the logs' transformation pipeline.

Akka
MIDDLE
Tested skills
Duration
76 minutes max.
Evaluation
Automatic
Test overview

Choice questions

assessing knowledge of Scala, Akka, Scala-Actors

Programming task - Level: Medium

Scala | Akka | TCP Stream Messages - Implement client handler for TCP stream messages, process them and send back result to the sender and databaseSaverActor.

Scala interview questions and tests

DevSkiller prepares Scala online tests to assist in recruiting the right Scala developer for your business. Our tests are specially formulated to assess a developer’s Scala code and skill using the Scala program. We test for all levels of experience.

DevSkiller implements the RealLifeTesting™ methodology to filter out the best candidates for the role. RealLifeTesting™ is an advanced concept designed to replicate the real-life scenarios a Scala developer might encounter in their working day. Candidates are assessed on their reactions to the given problem. This results in a thorough screening process. DevSkiller testing makes finding your next Scala developer easy.

Recommended roles for Scala interview questions and tests

  • Junior Scala developer
  • Middle Scala developer
  • Senior Scala developer
  • Java developer
  • Python developer
  • Software developer
  • Spark developer
  • Scala engineer
  • Application developer
  • Software engineer

How DevSkiller Scala interview questions and tests work

Our Scala coding questions are powered by the RealLifeTesting ™ methodology. A uniquely designed testing system set up to replicate the real working environment of a developer working with the Scala language.

Developer candidates are presented with challenges based on the kinds of work they usually encounter every day. This allows recruiters to accurately assess a candidate’s time-management skills, problem-solving ability, and Scala coding skills. And all during the initial screening stage.

DevSkiller testing is efficient, time-saving, and cost-effective. It can save your company countless hours of in-house testing.

Key features

  • Test Scala coding ability and not just academic ability
  • Save time and money with remote testing
  • The RealLifeTesting methodology offers a unique testing platform where candidates can opt to use their own IDE, clone to Git, run unit tests, and access Stack Overflow, Github and Google for research.
  • Effective anti-plagiarism tools automatically scan content to assure test accuracy
  • Tests can