Hi, I’m [YOUR_NAME], and I’m a [YOUR_TITLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I’m excited to learn more about your experience today.

Could you briefly introduce yourself and share what attracted you to apply for this position?

Great, thank you for sharing! In the next 50 minutes, we’ll dive into some technical questions. Feel free to ask for clarification if needed.

Can you explain the differences between REST and GraphQL?

What are some common backend frameworks you have worked with?

How do you decide between using SQL and NoSQL databases?

What are some common database optimization techniques?

How do you ensure the security of an API?

Can you describe a challenging API you developed and how you overcame the challenges?

What are some common security vulnerabilities in backend systems?

How do you stay updated with the latest security practices?

Can you explain the Singleton design pattern and its use cases?

Do you have any questions for me about the team or the company?

Thank you for your time today. We’ll be in touch soon regarding the next steps.