DevOps 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 had to implement a CI/CD pipeline for a project from scratch? Source

Describe a scenario in which you automated a routine task to improve development efficiency. What was the outcome?

Can you share an example of a situation where you had to integrate multiple tools for effective monitoring and logging of applications?

Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:

Tell us about a time when you had to manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. How did you ensure reliability and repeatability? Source

Can you provide an example of when you had to collaborate with development and operations teams to solve a critical issue? What was the result?

Tell us about a project where you implemented containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. What were the challenges and results?

Describe a time when you had to ensure security and compliance in a DevOps environment. How did you approach it?

Can you share an experience where you had to scale infrastructure to handle increased traffic or load? What was your strategy?

Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:

Can you describe a time when you managed an infrastructure project from start to finish? What were the key challenges you faced?

Tell us about an experience where you successfully automated a repetitive task. What tools and processes did you use?

Describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a critical system issue under pressure. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

Have you ever encountered a conflict within your team regarding a project? How did you resolve it and ensure successful collaboration?

Can you share an example of a time when you improved the deployment process in your organization? What impact did it have?

Tell me about a particularly challenging problem you solved using a combination of CI/CD tools. How did you approach it and what results did you see?

Explain a scenario where you had to balance multiple competing high-priority tasks. How did you prioritize and manage your time effectively? Source

Have you ever identified a significant security vulnerability in your infrastructure? What steps did you take to address it?

Describe an instance when you had to implement a new technology or tool that the team was initially resistant to. How did you get buy-in and ensure smooth adoption?

Can you provide an example of how you've used monitoring and logging to detect and solve a performance issue in the past?

Describe what are some of the deployment patterns in DevOps? Source

Tell us about an experience where you had to troubleshoot a critical application deployed in the cloud. How did you handle it? Source

Describe an incident where you identified a major bottleneck in the deployment process. What steps did you take to resolve it? Source

Describe a time you had to explain a complex DevOps process or strategy to someone who doesn’t have a technical background. Source

Tell me about a time you had to prioritize multiple tasks or projects vying for your attention. Source

Describe what are the advantages of using AWS for DevOps practices Source

Tell us about what are the most important things that DevOps help achieve Source