About the role
Database Reliability Engineer at Hays. See listing for full details.
Interview prep
Walk in with sharper answers.
Use these suggested prompts to prepare. They are not questions supplied by the employer.
Technology & IT
MySQL
Senior level
full-time
Practice questions
- Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Database Reliability Engineer role.
- How would you approach your first 30 days at Hays?
- Which of MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
- How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
- How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?
Prepare before the call
- A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL.
- One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
- Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
- A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
- Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.
Ask them
- What would success look like in the first 90 days?
- What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
- How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
- What does a normal working week look like for this role?
I am interested in the Database Reliability Engineer role at Hays. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].
