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• Security

  A time you used Security: the problem, what you did yourself, and what happened.

  From skills the ad mentions

• SaaS

  A time you used SaaS: the problem, what you did yourself, and what happened.

  From skills the ad mentions

• AWS

  A time you used AWS: the problem, what you did yourself, and what happened.

  From skills the ad mentions

• Languages: English

  Be ready to answer a question or two in that language, and say where you've used it at work.

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1. 1.How have you used Security in production, and what went wrong at least once?technical

   Why they ask: Security is named in the posting.

   How to answer: One concrete project, one honest lesson.

2. 2.How have you used SaaS in production, and what went wrong at least once?technical

   Why they ask: SaaS is named in the posting.

   How to answer: One concrete project, one honest lesson.

3. 3.Tell me about yourself and why this role.behavioural

   Why they ask: Opener to see how you frame your story.

   How to answer: Two minutes: current role, one achievement that matches this job, why this company now.

4. 4.Describe a project you are proud of and your exact role in it.behavioural

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