Discuss a time when you had to make a critical architectural decision under pressure. What was the decision, what alternatives did you consider, and what was the outcome?

## What to Cover Focus on decision-making processes, especially under pressure. Highlight your thought process, metrics involved in the decision, and learnings gained from the outcome. ## Strong Answer Framework Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your response. ## Watch Out For Avoid vague answers; be specific about your role and contributions.