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SENIOR LEVEL
Interview Questions for Database Support Engineer
Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision in a high-pressure situation. How did you handle it?
How do you stay updated with the latest technological developments in database administration?
Have you ever been involved in disaster recovery procedures for a database? If so, how did you contribute?
What reports would you prepare to address the status and health of a database?
Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with development teams to improve database structures and query efficiency.
Can you provide an example of a difficult technical problem you had to solve in your previous role? How did you approach it?
Are you familiar with scripting languages like Python or Bash? How have you used them for automation?
How would you handle a situation where a client is experiencing slow query performance in their database?
What steps would you take to optimize a poorly performing SQL query?
What knowledge do you have of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies?
Tell me about your experience with database backups and recovery processes.
Have you had experience designing and executing database backup and disaster recovery strategies? If so, how did you approach it?
How would you approach troubleshooting and resolving complex database issues?
What steps would you take to ensure the security of a database?
Can you give an example of a situation where you had to optimize database performance? How did you go about it?
Tell me about a time when you had to recover a database from a major failure or data loss.
How would you lead and mentor a team of junior database staff?
How do you ensure that your team follows best practices in database administration?
What steps would you take to troubleshoot a database performance issue?
Describe a situation where you had to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. How did you ensure they understood the information?
How would you assess the performance of a database and identify areas of improvement?
Can you explain the importance of data integrity in a database and how you would ensure it?
What are the common challenges you have faced in maintaining database stability and how did you deal with them?
Can you provide an example of a project where you successfully implemented a change or improvement to a database system?
What is your experience with SQL and database management systems?
Describe a situation where you faced resistance to a change you proposed. How did you overcome it?
Tell me about your experience in providing high-level technical support to various teams.
What strategies do you use to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects?
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