Technical Architecture and Reliability Questions

Assesses understanding of how large systems are designed and the implications for program decisions. Topics include microservices and service oriented patterns, application programming interfaces, databases and storage trade offs, scalability and latency considerations, caching and content delivery strategies, reliability engineering practices, technical debt management, and architecture decision records and documentation practices. Interviewers look for the ability to discuss trade offs, critique designs, and ensure that program plans align with technical standards and operational constraints.