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Technology domains

Interview preparation across technology domains.

Each domain is assessed differently. Below are the representative roles, competencies and preparation areas we focus on. Technologies are examples of what employers commonly assess; your specific coverage is confirmed during consultation.
01

Software Development

Software roles are assessed on depth in a chosen language and framework, the quality of the code you write, and how clearly you can explain systems you have worked on.

Representative roles

  • Java Developer
  • Python Developer
  • .NET Developer
  • Full-Stack Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Back-End Developer

Competencies assessed

  • Java
  • Spring
  • Python
  • C# / .NET
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs
  • SQL

Preparation areas

  • Problem solving and data structures at the level the role requires
  • Code quality, testing habits and readability
  • System and design discussions appropriate to seniority
  • Walking through past projects and the decisions behind them
02

Quality Assurance and Automation

Quality roles look for sound test strategy, maintainable automation, and the judgment to decide what to test and when coverage is sufficient.

Representative roles

  • QA Analyst
  • Automation Engineer
  • SDET
  • Test Lead

Competencies assessed

  • Selenium
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • Java / Python for test code
  • API testing
  • CI pipelines
  • Test management tools

Preparation areas

  • Test strategy and risk-based prioritization
  • Automation framework structure and maintenance
  • Defect analysis and clear reporting
  • Working effectively with developers and product owners
03

Data Analytics and Data Engineering

Data roles combine technical fluency with the ability to explain findings to people who are not specialists. Engineering roles add pipeline and warehousing design.

Representative roles

  • Data Analyst
  • BI Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Scientist

Competencies assessed

  • SQL
  • Python
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Spark
  • ETL / ELT
  • Cloud data warehouses
  • Statistics fundamentals

Preparation areas

  • SQL and data manipulation exercises
  • Pipeline, transformation and warehousing concepts
  • Analytical case questions
  • Presenting insights to non-technical stakeholders
04

Cloud Engineering and DevOps

Cloud and DevOps interviews focus on how you build, deploy and operate systems reliably — and how you reason about the trade-offs involved.

Representative roles

  • Cloud Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Platform Engineer

Competencies assessed

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Monitoring and observability

Preparation areas

  • Infrastructure as code and deployment pipelines
  • Containers and orchestration fundamentals
  • Incident response and reliability practices
  • Explaining real operational trade-offs
05

Cybersecurity

Security roles reward practical reasoning, structured incident thinking and the ability to communicate clearly when the stakes are high.

Representative roles

  • Security Analyst
  • SOC Analyst
  • Application Security Engineer
  • GRC Analyst

Competencies assessed

  • Security operations
  • SIEM concepts
  • Network security
  • Identity and access management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Common security frameworks

Preparation areas

  • Incident scenarios and triage reasoning
  • Core networking and security concepts
  • Risk and compliance discussions
  • Clear communication under pressure
06

Business Analysis

Business analysis roles test structured thinking: turning unclear needs into workable requirements and keeping stakeholders aligned.

Representative roles

  • Business Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Product Analyst

Competencies assessed

  • Requirements elicitation
  • Process mapping
  • User stories and acceptance criteria
  • Agile delivery
  • SQL basics
  • Jira / Confluence

Preparation areas

  • Requirements and process case studies
  • Stakeholder management scenarios
  • Documentation and communication samples
  • Agile ceremonies and delivery practices
07

UI/UX and Product Roles

Design and product interviews center on your portfolio: the problems you solved, the reasoning behind your decisions, and how you work with users and engineers.

Representative roles

  • UI Designer
  • UX Designer
  • UX Researcher
  • Product Owner
  • Associate Product Manager

Competencies assessed

  • Figma
  • User research methods
  • Usability testing
  • Information architecture
  • Design systems
  • Product discovery

Preparation areas

  • Portfolio structure and case-study storytelling
  • Design critique and defending decisions
  • Research fundamentals
  • Collaboration with engineering and stakeholders
08

Other Technology Specializations

If your target role is not listed, tell us about it during your consultation. We will tell you honestly whether we can support it well before you commit to anything.

Representative roles

  • Discussed during consultation

Competencies assessed

  • Determined by your target role

Preparation areas

  • Defined after an initial assessment of the role and your background

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