Java Spring Boot and Microservices Behavioral Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a critical issue in a Spring Boot application. What steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the outcome?

2. Can you provide an example of a successful microservices architecture you implemented? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to collaborate with team members from different disciplines (e.g., front-end developers, QA, DevOps) to deliver a Spring Boot application. How did you ensure effective communication and coordination?

4. Describe a time when you had to implement a new feature in a microservices-based system under a tight deadline. How did you manage your time and resources?

5. Give an example of a conflict you had with a team member during a project involving Spring Boot. How did you resolve the disagreement, and what was the impact on the project?

6. Tell me about a time you had to refactor an existing Spring Boot application for better performance or maintainability. What was your approach, and what improvements did you observe?

7. Describe a project where you had to handle API versioning in a microservices environment. What considerations did you take into account, and how did you implement your solution?

8. Can you share an experience where you had to mentor a junior developer on Spring Boot best practices? What approach did you take, and how did you assess their progress?

9. Explain a situation where you encountered a significant failure in one of your microservices. How did you respond to the failure, and what changes did you implement to prevent similar issues in the future?

10. Discuss a time when you had to evaluate and choose between different technologies or tools for a Java Spring Boot project. What factors did you consider, and which option did you select?