Postgres Behavioral Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to optimize a slow-running query. What steps did you take and what was the outcome?

2. Can you give an example of a challenging PostgreSQL database migration you managed? How did you ensure data integrity throughout the process?

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to troubleshoot a performance issue in a PostgreSQL database. What was the cause, and how did you resolve it?

4. Describe a time when you had to implement a backup and recovery plan for a critical PostgreSQL database. What steps did you take to ensure data was protected?

5. Share an experience where you had to manage a database with a high volume of concurrent users. What strategies did you employ to maintain performance?

6. Give an example of a conflict you faced while working with developers on database schema changes. How did you resolve the situation?

7. Describe a scenario where you had to enforce database security for a PostgreSQL installation. What measures did you implement, and what challenges did you face?

8. Tell me about a time when you had to mentor a junior database administrator. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

9. Can you discuss a project where you had to design a PostgreSQL database from scratch? What considerations did you take into account?

10. Share an experience where you had to utilize PostgreSQL features (like partitioning or indexing) to handle large datasets. What was your approach and the result?