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Barclays Solutions Architect Interview Questions

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PipelinesStart here. 3 questions · ~24 min
Consistency Across Data SourcesMedium

Approach for keeping records aligned and trustworthy when multiple source systems feed the same pipeline.

InfrastructureQualityBarclays
On-Prem to Cloud Data MigrationMedium

Assesses migration planning, risk management, and execution for legacy-to-cloud data platforms.

cloud architecturedata migrationlegacy systemsBarclays
Consistency in Distributed SystemsHard

Evaluates your understanding of distributed consistency models and integrity mechanisms.

distributed systemsconsistencydata integrityBarclays
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System Design10 questions · ~80 min
Real-Time Fraud Detection IngestionHard

Tests your system design for low-latency ingestion and reliable processing in fraud detection.

system designfraud detectionreal-time ingestionBarclays
High Availability and DR for DataMedium

Evaluates resilience planning for critical data platforms, including failover and recovery.

high availabilitydisaster recoveryBarclays
Capacity Planning for Data SystemsMedium

Evaluates how you forecast demand and size infrastructure for performance and cost.

scalabilitycapacity planningBarclays
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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~96 min
Driving Adoption of New ArchitectureMedium

Tests influence without authority in a data engineering context, especially around stakeholder buy-in, technical change management, and measurable adoption outcomes.

Influence Without AuthorityStakeholder Managementdata architectureBarclays
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More topics1 question · ~8 min
Build Versus Buy DecisionMedium

Framework for deciding whether to build an internal tool or buy a third-party solution.

EstimationTrade-offsCompetitive AnalysisBarclays

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