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Interview questions for the Software Engineer role, focusing on various aspects of the

job requirements:

Technical Skills and Expertise

1. How do you ensure API security and authentication in your development


process?

2. Can you explain the difference between synchronous and asynchronous


APIs and when to use each?

3. What are your preferred tools or techniques for testing APIs during
development?

4. How do you handle data validation and error handling in Java applications?

5. What is your experience with integrating third-party APIs or services into an


application?

Cloud and AWS Experience

6. Can you describe a scenario where you used AWS Lambda to solve a specific
problem?

7. How do you use monitoring tools like CloudWatch to track application


performance on AWS?

8. What steps do you take to optimize AWS resource usage and control costs?

9. Have you implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in AWS using tools like
CloudFormation or Terraform?

10. Can you explain the role of API Gateway in managing traffic and requests for
cloud-based APIs?

Performance and Optimization

11. What techniques do you use to optimize the performance of Angular-based


front-end applications?

12. How do you identify bottlenecks in a distributed system, and what tools do
you use to address them?

13. What is your approach to load testing and stress testing for a large-scale
application?

DevOps and Automation

14. Have you implemented CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications? What
tools did you use?
15. What is your experience with containerization tools like Docker, especially
in EKS environments?

16. How do you automate repetitive tasks in your development process using
scripting or other tools?

Database Management

17. How do you handle schema changes in a database without disrupting the
application?

18. Can you describe a situation where optimizing database indexing improved
query performance?

19. What is your experience with data migration between different database
systems?

Soft Skills and Collaboration

20. How do you communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical


stakeholders?

21. Can you share an example of how you handled conflicting opinions within a
team and reached a resolution?

22. What steps do you take to ensure smooth handoffs and collaboration with
other team members during hybrid working?

Problem-Solving and Innovation

23. Describe a time when you had to debug a critical production issue. What was
the root cause, and how did you resolve it?

24. What is the most innovative solution you’ve implemented in a project, and
what impact did it have?

25. How do you handle situations where the project requirements change late in
the development cycle?

Shift and Work Environment

26. This role involves a hybrid work setup and evening shifts. How do you
manage your energy and focus during these hours?

27. How do you stay productive when working remotely part of the week?

28. What tools or practices do you use to ensure seamless communication and
collaboration in a hybrid work environment?

Continuous Learning and Adaptability


29. What resources or methods do you use to stay updated on the latest
technologies and trends in software engineering?

30. Have you recently learned or adopted a new technology or tool? How did it
benefit your work?

These questions aim to assess the candidate's technical depth, problem-solving ability,
and adaptability to both technical and work environment challenges.

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