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1. What initially attracted you to this Technical Lead role at Boden?
Listen for genuine interest in the role's technical challenges and leadership aspects. Good answers will reference specific aspects of the role or company culture that align with their career goals.
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2. Can you walk me through your experience leading technical teams and how you've approached mentoring developers at different skill levels?
Look for evidence of hands-on leadership experience, structured approaches to team development, and ability to adapt communication style to different technical competencies.
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3. Describe a time when you've had to make key architectural decisions for a system or application. What was your decision-making process?
Assess their technical depth, ability to consider multiple factors (scalability, maintainability, team capability), and how they communicate complex technical decisions.
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4. How do you stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate which ones are worth adopting in your team or organisation?
Listen for a balanced approach between innovation and stability, evidence of continuous learning, and practical evaluation criteria for new technologies.
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5. Tell me about a time when you had to deliver a critical project under tight deadlines. How did you prioritise tasks and keep the team moving forward?
Look for structured prioritisation methods, clear communication of expectations, and ability to maintain team momentum whilst ensuring quality isn't compromised.
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6. Can you give me an example of when you've had to explain a complex technical concept or architecture to non-technical stakeholders? How did you approach it?
Assess their ability to translate technical jargon into plain English, adapt their communication style to the audience, and use analogies or visual aids effectively.
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7. Before we wrap up, I need to cover some practical details. What are your salary expectations for this role, what's your current notice period, and are you comfortable commuting to our North Acton office? Also, do you have the right to work in the UK?
Ensure their expectations align with the role's parameters and there are no barriers to employment. Note any concerns about commute or availability.
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8. What questions do you have about the role or Boden at this stage?
Good candidates will have thoughtful questions about the team, technical challenges, growth opportunities, or company culture. No questions may indicate lack of genuine interest.