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Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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System DesignStart here. 17 questions · ~136 min
Describe a Cloud Migration ApproachHard

Present a migration strategy comparing rehost and rearchitect options for scale, security, and HA/DR.

cloud architecturehybrid cloudfailure modesAmazon Web Services
Explain AWS Architectural PatternsHard

Explain AWS architecture patterns across networking, compute, storage, databases, and CAP theorem trade-offs.

cloud architectureapi gatewayarchitecture patternsAmazon Web Services
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Pipelines8 questions · ~64 min
Design Petabyte-Scale Log Streaming PipelineHard
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Design a Databricks-native real-time log pipeline processing 1.5-3 PB/day with sub-90-second latency, replayability, and strong data quality controls.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingQualityAmazon Web Services
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Security & Infrastructure5 questions · ~40 min
Sidecar Pattern Pros and ConsMedium
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Assesses your understanding of the sidecar pattern and its trade-offs in system design.

microservicesAmazon Web Services
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Sales & Customer10 questions · ~80 min
AWS Services Products OverviewMedium
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Assesses your hands-on experience building customer-facing products with AWS services.

product developmentawsAmazon Web Services
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Technical Fundamentals3 questions · ~24 min
Sidecar Pattern in ContainersMedium
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Measures knowledge of sidecar pattern, trade-offs, and practical use cases.

Trade-offscontainerizationResource AllocationAmazon Web Services
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Behavioral & Leadership5 questions · ~40 min
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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
On-Prem to AWS Trade-OffsMedium
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Assesses your ability to translate AWS migration trade-offs into clear business and operational impacts.

Amazon Web Services
Communicating With Non-Technical StakeholdersEasy
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Tests clarity, tailoring, and communication effectiveness with business audiences.

User ResearchUser NeedsValue PropositionAmazon Web Services
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