Harder than Uber & Apple? My Atlassian Data Engineering Interview
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Are you looking forward to cracking the Atlassian Interview? In this video, I share complete details, tips and tricks and guidance regarding my interview journey for the Senior Data Engineer (P5) role at Atlassian. Here’s what I cover: 💡 Round Breakdown: 1️⃣ Technical Screening: SQL, DSA, and Spark scenario-based questions 2️⃣ Coding Round: DSA & SQL problems 3️⃣ Data Architecture & Design: Building data models, designing end-to-end architectures, handling slowly changing dimensions (SCDs) 4️⃣ Product Sense: Metrics analysis, troubleshooting techniques 5️⃣ Management & Values: STAR format storytelling, resonating with Atlassian's values Chapters 0:00 - Coming Up 1:17 - Interview Rounds Overview 1:53 - Round 1: Technical Screening 3:00 - Round 2: Coding Round (SQL & Python) 4:44 - Round 3: Data Architecture & Design Round 6:12 - Round 4: Product Sense Round 7:48 - Round 5: Management & Values Round 9:00 - Offer & Final Thoughts My Social Media Handles: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@afaqueahmad7117 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afaque-ahmad-5a5847129/ My Playlists: Interview Preparation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWAuYt0wgRcKtqUhfVbtPjULMdYq5dr…
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