IBM Technical Lead Interview Questions and Answers

Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

• Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

• It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or classes.

• Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming.

Method overriding is a feature in object-oriented programming where a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its parent class.

• Occurs in inheritance when a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already provided by its parent class

• The method in the subclass must have the same name, return type, and parameters as the method in the parent class

• Allows fo...read more

An interceptor is a design pattern commonly used in software development to capture and manipulate incoming and outgoing requests.

• Interceptors can be used for logging, authentication, authorization, error handling, and more

• In Angular, interceptors can be used to modify HTTP requests before they are sent to the server

• In Spring framework, interceptors can be used to intercept client requests and server responses

A filter in Spring is a component that intercepts incoming requests and outgoing responses, allowing for pre-processing and post-processing.

• Filters are used for tasks such as logging, authentication, authorization, and more

• Filters can be configured in the Spring application context

• Examples of filters in Spring include CharacterEncodingFilter, HiddenHttpMethodFilter, and CorsFilter

My contribution as a Technical Lead includes leading a team, providing technical guidance, resolving technical issues, and ensuring project success.

• Leading a team to achieve project goals

• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members

• Resolving technical issues and challenges

• Ensuring project success through effective planning and execution

I have led a team in developing a new feature for our product, involving designing, coding, testing, and deployment.

• Led a team in developing a new feature

• Designed the architecture for the feature

• Coded the functionality using Java and Spring Boot

• Tested the feature using JUnit and Mockito

• Deployed the feature to production environment

I can join within 2 weeks.

• I can start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

• I need to give notice to my current employer.

• I may need time to relocate if necessary.

My last interview went well, I was able to showcase my technical skills and experience effectively.

• Prepared thoroughly by reviewing common technical interview questions

• Highlighted my experience leading technical teams and projects

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with real-life examples

• Received positive feedback on my communication and teamwork abilities

Yes, I am ready to travel for work as needed.

• I am willing to travel for client meetings, conferences, and team collaborations.

• I have previous experience traveling for work in my current or past roles.

• I understand the importance of face-to-face interactions in a technical lead role.

Yes, I regularly communicate with my reporting manager to provide updates and discuss any issues or concerns.

• Regularly scheduled check-ins with reporting manager

• Provide updates on project progress

• Discuss any issues or concerns

• Seek guidance and feedback from reporting manager

I excel as an individual contributor and transition smoothly into a team lead role by leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills.

• Demonstrate strong technical skills and consistently deliver high-quality work as an individual contributor.

• Proactively seek opportunities to mentor and guide team members, showcasing leadership potential.

• Communicate effectively with team members, fostering collaboration and driv...read more

I am a seasoned Technical Lead with experience in leading projects from conception to completion.

• Led a team of developers in the development of a new e-commerce platform

• Implemented agile methodologies to improve project efficiency

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project alignment

Springboot is a framework that simplifies the development of Java applications by providing a set of tools and conventions.

• Springboot uses embedded servers like Tomcat or Jetty to run applications.

• It auto-configures many components based on dependencies added to the project.

• It uses annotations like @SpringBootApplication to define the main class of the application.

• Springboot uses Spring Framework's Inversion of Control...read more

SAGA design pattern is used for managing long-lived transactions in distributed systems.

• SAGA pattern breaks down a long transaction into a series of smaller, more manageable steps.

• Each step in the SAGA pattern is a separate transaction that can be rolled back if needed.

• SAGA pattern ensures that the overall transaction is eventually consistent.

• Examples of SAGA pattern implementation include using compensating transactio