Ask the right questions to secure the right AzureSQL database talent, in a wide and diverse talent pool of database experts.
The first 20 minutes of the interview should seek to narrow-down the general background of the candidate, what databases they’re familiar with, and their approach to creating, maintaining, and developing in databases in the cloud (specifically in Azure).
The next 20 minutes of the interview should attempt to focus more specifically on the particulars in Azure, dealing with the specifics around managing AzureSQL databases.
By this time in the interview, the candidate should be really digging deeper in to their AzureSQL database development experience. They should know syntax, approach, and possess a scientific approach to their work. “Winging it” or other cavalier / generalist responses should be seen as red flags.