Lead Backend Developer Interview Questions

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What is Django ORM and why is it used? What are the differences between class-based views and function-based views in Django? What is middleware in Django and can you give an example? What is a serializer in Django REST Framework and why is it important?
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Backend Developer

Interviewed at Akinon

2.8
Jan 3, 2026

What is Django ORM and why is it used? What are the differences between class-based views and function-based views in Django? What is middleware in Django and can you give an example? What is a serializer in Django REST Framework and why is it important?

The take-home assignment involved building a Ruby on Rails application and deploying it online. The task was intentionally open-ended, giving you room to interpret the requirements in your own way and later explain your reasoning during the follow-up discussion.
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Backend Engineer

Interviewed at Pennylane (France)

4.6
Oct 24, 2025

The take-home assignment involved building a Ruby on Rails application and deploying it online. The task was intentionally open-ended, giving you room to interpret the requirements in your own way and later explain your reasoning during the follow-up discussion.

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