Amazon Technical Competency-Based Questions

1. Can you provide an example of a complex technical problem you faced and how you communicated the solution to your team?

2. Describe a time when you had to lead a project with tight deadlines. What strategies did you use to ensure the team met those deadlines?

3. Tell me about a situation where you had a disagreement with a teammate about a technical approach. How did you resolve it?

4. How do you prioritize and delegate tasks in a team environment when working on a large-scale project?

5. Share an experience where you had to mentor a junior developer. What approach did you take to ensure their growth and understanding?

6. Describe an instance where you had to adapt to a significant change in project requirements. How did you communicate this change to your team?

7. Can you give an example of a time when you collaboratively designed a system or solution? What role did you play in the team, and how did you ensure everyone was aligned?

8. Discuss a challenge you encountered while working on a cross-functional team. How did you navigate any communication barriers?

9. Share a project where you took the initiative to improve the team’s coding standards or practices. What impact did this have on the project and the team?

10. Describe a situation where you had to make a critical technical decision under pressure. What was your thought process, and what was the outcome?