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\begin{document}
\ResumeSection{Elevator Pitch}
I caught the Software Engineering bug during my GCSEs (2012) when I taught myself Java 7, and later used it to model the propagation of computer viruses through a network in collage (2015).
Concurrently with my Distinction Master of Mathematics masters, I taught myself C++ 11 and Python 3, which I used as part of my BSc dissertation exploring NTRU - a post-quantum encryption scheme.
Between my BSc and Integrated Masters years, I found a year-long internship with Raymarine writing embedded C++17 for their Yachtsense Digital Control System.
\ResumeSection{Interview Questions}
\section{Technical}
I understand that quality code is only a fraction of what makes a quality software product.
\begin{enumerate}
\item How much of each sprint is allocated to maintenance vs feature work?
\item Tell me about your design philosophies.
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\begin{itemize*}
\item Design patterns.
\end{itemize*}
\item Tell me about your development infrastructure and processes.
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\begin{itemize*}
\item C++ version.
\item CI/CD pipelines.
\item Testing frameworks.
\item Package management system.
\item DevSecOps teams.
\end{itemize*}
\item Tell me about your product infrastructure.
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\begin{itemize*}
\item Containerisation.
\item Databases.
\item Event queues (AMQP).
\item Performance metrics in prod.
\end{itemize*}
\end{enumerate}
\section{Behavioural}
\begin{enumerate}
\item If I where to raise a major issue with the product (scalability for example) that is not part of the requirements but would render the product unfit for purpose, what would happen?
\item How does the company culture encourage proactive (as opposed to reactive) problem-finding and solutions?
\item What does success look like in the role within the next 2 and 5 years?
\item If you where to hire me today, now, what task would you have me working on?
\item Have I said (or not said) anything during this interview that would give you doubt in my ability to produce results in the role?
\end{enumerate}
\section{Human Resources}
\begin{enumerate}
\item What pension schemes are available? (Employer matched SIPP contributions? Salary sacrifice? Is there a maximum contribution?)
\item How does the company actively encourage continuous development and learning?
\item How has the company changed since you joined?
\item When was the last time the company core values influenced a decision about the project?
\item Lookup their company information on companies house and ask about the product/service viability evidenced by their revenue statements.
\end{enumerate}
\end{document}