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Interview process
Intro and Most critically challanging past project (around 10-15 minutes) Design a configuration service which is responsible for updating configurations existing on n number of microservices existing in our architecture - High level System design discussion (arond 25-30 minutes)
- Technical interview
Interview rounds
1 question across 1 roundTechnical interview
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Interview tips
In depth discussion on past projects and my stories, answered using STAR/CARL format. Typical behavioral questions like resolving conflicts and why Microsoft etc?
Company culture
Recuiter mentioned that they will try to pass on my feedback to other Managers but they can take 1-2 rounds (specially AA round) again.
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