Developer Questions

Here is a list of sample questions we found help employers assess whether the developer has the right skills, experience, and professional attributes to succeed in a given position. This is based on data research and trends from over 45000+ references. We intend for this to be a starting point for our customers to use and mold their own question sets based on their requirements

• What role did the Candidate play in your organization? Please describe their general duties and responsibilities.
• What were some of the Candidate’s notable accomplishments during their time with your organization?
• What challenges did the Candidate successfully overcome in any projects they undertook?
• How would you describe the Candidate’s problem-solving abilities?
• What development tools did the Candidate prefer to use?
• How did the Candidate perform under pressure and in high-stress situations?
• What type of work environment did the Candidate thrive in?
• How well did the Candidate collaborate with team members and management?
• Can you describe a specific project the Candidate was involved in from start to finish?
• Can you provide an example of how the Candidate demonstrated initiative in their role?
• How did the Candidate respond to feedback and criticism?
• How effective was the Candidate in meeting deadlines and managing their time?
• Did the Candidate participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers? If so, how effective were they?
• How well did the Candidate document their code and project work?
• Please rate and comment on the Candidate’s general conduct and behavior.
• Please rate and comment on the Candidate’s computer skills, including their ability to adopt new software and stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Please rate and comment on the Candidate’s overall performance.
• Why did the Candidate leave this position?
• Would you rehire the Candidate if the opportunity arose? Why or why not?

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