Tell me about a time you had to advocate for a technical solution that faced initial resistance from stakeholders.

This question assesses your interpersonal skills and ability to persuade others on the value of a technical decision that aligns with business strategy. It evaluates your negotiation and communication prowess.

Use the STAR method to explain the context, your approach to addressing concerns, and the ultimate outcome. For instance, 'I advocated for adopting a microservices architecture by presenting data on scalability and performance, which ultimately led to buy-in from leadership.'