Cloud Engineer

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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024

Start with these three questions to get going:

Can you describe a time when you successfully implemented a cloud solution from start to finish? Source

How have you handled a situation where there was an unexpected outage or failure in a cloud environment?

Tell us about a project where you optimized the cost and performance of a cloud infrastructure.

Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:

Discuss an instance where you had to migrate a large volume of data to the cloud. What steps did you take?

Can you describe a challenging problem you solved using cloud automation tools? Source

Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with other teams to ensure a smooth cloud deployment.

Have you worked with multiple cloud service providers? Share an experience where you managed a multi-cloud environment.

Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot complex issues in a cloud application. What was your approach?

Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:

Can you provide an example of how you improved the scalability of a cloud-based system?

Can you describe a time when you were involved in migrating a large-scale application to a cloud platform?

Describe a project where you had to implement a cloud solution to enhance system performance. What steps did you take?

Can you give an example of a time when you had to manage cost optimization in a cloud infrastructure?

Tell us about a time when you had to ensure the security and compliance of data in a cloud environment. Source

Describe a scenario where you had to collaborate with team members to design a cloud architecture. How did you handle differing opinions or conflicts?

Have you ever faced a situation where you had to automate cloud resource management? Describe your approach and the tools you used.

Tell us about a specific incident where you had to improve the scalability of a cloud-based application.

Can you provide an example of a time when you had to meet a tight deadline for deploying a cloud solution? How did you manage the timeline and resources?

Tell us about a situation where you had to troubleshoot a complex issue in a cloud environment. What was the problem and how did you resolve it? Source

Discuss an instance where you had to integrate a new cloud service into an existing infrastructure. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them? Source

Describe how do you keep up with the latest trends and practices in cloud computing? Source

Describe what are the main differences between cloud architecture and standard architecture? Source

Describe which method would you use to create service accounts in Google Cloud Source

Have you ever encountered security issues in the cloud? How did you address them? Source

Tell us about which method would you use to save applications, software, and drivers with no hardware. Source