It was an open discussion covering multiple areas like web/http, Databases (indexes, group by), OOP (Interfaces, python classes) Python (mutable/immutable, deepcopy, slicing in python strings, exceptions, iterators implementation, generators, yield, threads/processes).

The interview process at Cognizant for the Python Developer role consisted of multiple rounds, including a technical screening, coding assessment, and managerial discussion. The technical round focused on Python, Django, REST APIs, SQL queries, AWS services, and problem-solving skills. I was also asked about my experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and database optimization. The interviewer discussed real-time project scenarios and tested my understanding of backend development, microservices, and cloud deployment. The process was professional and well-structured, and the interviewers were supportive throughout the discussion.