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A lot was asked for fundamentals of computer science, even for a senior level role. Things like asking to describe all different constructs and algorithms. A whole exhaustive list is given to you, but focus on the basics too.
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Solutions Architect

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
Feb 21, 2022

A lot was asked for fundamentals of computer science, even for a senior level role. Things like asking to describe all different constructs and algorithms. A whole exhaustive list is given to you, but focus on the basics too.

Describe the difference between NoSQL and relational DBs Does a NoSQL database have a schema? Describe the difference between block storage and object storage and give use cases for each How would you handle data loss in an expected EC2 instance shutting down What is a container? Describe the difference between Kubernetes vs Docker How would you secure a website? How would you design a 3 tier to handle spikey loads? How to handle failover between regions What is the difference between TCP vs UCP? What is the difference between Unicast and multicast Describe something interesting you recently learned
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Senior Solutions Architect

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
Mar 8, 2022

Describe the difference between NoSQL and relational DBs Does a NoSQL database have a schema? Describe the difference between block storage and object storage and give use cases for each How would you handle data loss in an expected EC2 instance shutting down What is a container? Describe the difference between Kubernetes vs Docker How would you secure a website? How would you design a 3 tier to handle spikey loads? How to handle failover between regions What is the difference between TCP vs UCP? What is the difference between Unicast and multicast Describe something interesting you recently learned

First phone audio interview (I was guided to an audio interview, but the interviewer asked for a video interview.): Questions about my resume. Basic Computer Science questions such as DB, network, and security. Time to ask questions to interviewers.
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Associate Solutions Architect

Interviewed at Amazon

3.5
Apr 6, 2022

First phone audio interview (I was guided to an audio interview, but the interviewer asked for a video interview.): Questions about my resume. Basic Computer Science questions such as DB, network, and security. Time to ask questions to interviewers.

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