Interview questions asked at Coupang

Unique contribution from past experience

Handling new requirements mid-project

What is the purpose of a database index?

Describe the purpose and use of environment variables in app development.

What is HTTPS and why is it important?

What is a session in web development?

Time you exceeded expectations to make a significant impact

Favorite fitness product and strategy for user drop-off

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using event-driven architecture in backend systems?

Describe how you optimized a poorly performing backend service and the steps you took.

What is the circuit breaker pattern and how does it help in building resilient microservices?

Time you faced a difficult decision affecting others

What is a SWOT analysis and how do you use it?

What is the purpose of a gap analysis in business analysis?

What is stakeholder analysis and its importance?