Behaviour Questions
Tell me about a challenging project you worked on. How did you overcome obstacles?
Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure to meet a deadline.
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to resolve a conflict within a team?
Explain a situation where you took the initiative to improve a process or implement a new idea.
Talk about a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or programming language.
Describe a project where you had to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Provide an example of when you had to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.
Talk about a time when you received constructive feedback and how you responded to it.
Describe a situation where you had to deal with ambiguity or uncertainty.
Explain how you handle failure or setbacks in your work.
Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot and debug a complex technical issue.
Can you provide an example of when you had to influence others to adopt your ideas or solutions?
Talk about a project where you had to balance technical excellence with business requirements or constraints.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt to changing priorities or requirements in a project.
Explain how you stay updated on new technologies and industry trends.
Provide an example of when you had to deliver a technical presentation or explain a complex concept to a non-technical audience.
Talk about a time when you had to deal with a difficult stakeholder or customer and how you handled the situation.
Describe a project where you had to make trade-offs between performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Explain how you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide an example of when you had to lead a team or take on a leadership role in a project.
Tell me about a time you were mentoring a more junior engineer and your feedback wasn’t getting through to them.
What project are you most proud of and why?
Tell me about a recent day working that was really great and/or fun.
Tell me about a time when you wanted to change something that was outside your regular scope of work.
Tell me about a time you had to make a fast decision and live with the results.
Tell me about a time when you needed to overcome external obstacles to complete a task or project.
Tell me about a time a project took longer as expected.
Tell me about a person or team who you found most challenging to work with.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker.
Tell me about a situation where two teams couldn’t agree on a path forward.
Describe a situation when you made a mistake, and what you learned from it.
Tell me about some constructive feedback you received from a manager or a peer.
Tell me about a skill set that you observed in a peer or mentor that you want to develop in the next six months.
Can you describe a particularly challenging technical problem you faced in your previous role? How did you approach solving it?
Tell us about a time when you had to lead a team through a complex technical project. How did you ensure the team stayed motivated and on track?
Describe a situation where you disagreed with a team member or stakeholder about the technical direction of a project. How did you handle the disagreement?
Describe a successful project you led from conception to implementation. What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?
Can you discuss a time when you had to troubleshoot a critical production issue under pressure? How did you handle the situation, and what was the result?
Tell us about a mistake or failure you experienced in your career. What did you learn from it, and how did you grow as a result?
Describe a time when you had to mentor or coach a less experienced team member. How did you approach the mentoring process, and what was the outcome?
Can you share an example of a time when you had to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders? How did you ensure they understood the information?
Tell us about a time when you had to make a significant architectural decision for a project. How did you evaluate the options, and what factors influenced your decision?
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult team member or stakeholder. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?
Can you give an example of a time when you had to advocate for a technical change or improvement within your organization? How did you convince others of its importance?
Tell us about a time when you had to adapt to changes in project requirements or priorities. How did you manage the changes, and what impact did they have on the project?
Describe a project where you successfully implemented best practices for software development, such as code reviews, automated testing, or continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Can you discuss a time when you had to lead a team through a challenging deadline or tight timeline? How did you ensure the team remained focused and productive?
Tell us about a time when you had to resolve a disagreement within your team about the technical approach to a problem. How did you facilitate a resolution, and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to deal with technical debt in a project. How did you prioritize addressing the technical debt, and what strategies did you use to reduce it?
Can you give an example of a time when you had to mentor or coach a team member to improve their technical skills or performance? How did you approach the mentoring process, and what results did you achieve?
Tell us about a project where you had to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a successful outcome. How did you ensure effective collaboration and communication across teams?
Describe a time when you had to handle a difficult technical decision with incomplete or ambiguous information. How did you approach the decision-making process, and what was the outcome?
Can you share an example of a time when you had to lead a team through a major technology migration or upgrade? How did you plan and execute the migration, and what challenges did you encounter?
Tell us about a project where you had to balance the trade-offs between implementing new features and maintaining system stability. How did you prioritize these competing demands?
Describe a situation where you had to mediate a conflict between two team members. How did you facilitate a resolution, and what steps did you take to ensure a positive outcome?
Can you give an example of a time when you had to step into a leadership role in the absence of formal authority? How did you earn the trust and respect of your team members?
Tell us about a project where you successfully implemented scalability or performance improvements. What approaches did you take to identify and address performance bottlenecks?
Describe a time when you had to navigate a disagreement with upper management or stakeholders regarding the technical direction of a project. How did you communicate your perspective and reach a resolution?
Can you share an example of a time when you had to make a significant compromise to meet project deadlines or budget constraints? How did you negotiate the compromise, and what lessons did you learn from the experience?
Tell us about a project where you had to lead a team through a major incident or outage. How did you manage the incident response process, and what steps did you take to prevent similar incidents in the future?
Describe a situation where you had to provide constructive feedback to a team member about their performance or behavior. How did you approach the conversation, and what impact did your feedback have?
Can you describe a time when you were responsible for organizing or managing a large event or project? What was your role, and how did you ensure its success?
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