Interview questions asked at SoFi

Favorite fitness product and strategy for user drop-off

What is middleware in web development?

What is monolithic architecture?

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

Time you faced a difficult decision affecting others

Time you exceeded expectations to make a significant impact

What is HTTPS and why is it important?

First action item if hired

Describe a time you implemented a complex data migration. What challenges did you face and how did you address them?

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

How would you ensure scalability and reliability of a microservices app during peak traffic?

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

Describe when you implemented caching to boost app performance and considerations.

What tools and software do you use for business analysis?

What is a business model canvas, and how do you use it?