Java Spring Boot Competency-Based Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to communicate a complex technical issue to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure they understood the key points?

2. Give an example of a project where you had to lead a team in implementing a Java Spring Boot application. What strategies did you use to foster collaboration?

3. Can you discuss a challenging bug you encountered while developing a Spring Boot application? How did you approach troubleshooting and resolution, and what was the outcome?

4. Describe an experience where you had to work closely with a cross-functional team to deliver a Java Spring Boot project. How did you handle different perspectives and priorities?

5. Tell me about a time you had to make a critical architectural decision during the development of a Spring Boot application. What process did you follow, and what were the results?

6. Explain how you have used Spring Boot’s features to improve the performance of an application. What specific metrics did you monitor to evaluate your changes?

7. Share an experience where you had to mentor or guide junior developers on your team in using Spring Boot. What methods did you find most effective?

8. Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities within your Spring Boot project. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?

9. Discuss an occasion where you integrated third-party services or APIs into your Spring Boot application. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

10. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to advocate for best practices in coding standards or code reviews within your development team? What was the impact on your project?