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Senior Java Developers develop applications and web-based products using Java, there are various versions of Java, and a competent developer should keep up to date with changing Java Technology. Most Senior developers have at least five years of demonstrated experience with previous experience in team management and the ability to lead projects and mentor more junior team members.

When interviewing a Senior Java Developer, you should be looking for an educational background in IT or computer science and demonstrated Java development experience. Talk about projects they’ve worked on and what they liked about them, ask about their thinking and sorting process for algorithms, and ensure a Java coding test is completed as part of the interview process.

Role Specific Questions

Do you use GitHub? Do you contribute to any open-source software?
Do you think Java is a statistically or dynamically typed language?
How do arguments in Java get passed?
How are Java EE and Java SE related?
Tell me the difference between run-time exemptions and checked exemptions.
Why would you use an object Factory, and how would you implement the Singleton pattern?
What do we mean when we say polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation?

Behavioral Questions

How do you keep up to date with evolving trends in the tech and coding market?
What are the benefits of teamwork when problem-solving on a developing project/application? How would you lead a team?
What is your biggest project achievement so far? What did you enjoy about it?

Conclusion

Most Senior Java Developers will be able to provide comprehensive answers and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of these subject matter questions. Look for answers using the star method, and identify where persons are using specific examples from their previous roles/experience to demonstrate their working knowledge.

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