What to Expect in a Junior DevOps Engineer Interview?

In my experience, interviews often touch on the basics of Kubernetes administration, using tools like kubectl and k9s. You might also encounter questions about Terraform, like its state concept and how it operates. They might ask for practical coding examples and how you'd handle issues if something goes wrong.

As someone who interviews for DevOps roles, I can say that the questions largely depend on the specific job requirements. Expect technical questions that apply to the tools you'll be using, like why and how to use artifacts in workflows or secure storage of remote state files. These types of questions often don't have a single right answer, so being able to discuss multiple approaches can be valuable.

When interviewing for a junior position, I'd expect questions about containerization, especially with Docker, and CI/CD concepts—being familiar with GitHub Actions or similar tools can be a plus. A cloud certification like Azure is also nice to have as it’s relatively easy to get. You should have a basic grasp of Kubernetes—not an in-depth knowledge, just enough to understand its importance. Additionally, some familiarity with tools like Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation is beneficial; I'd lean toward Terraform. And be ready to talk about a scripting language like PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Importantly, showing a hardworking and humble attitude goes a long way. Be someone who shows eagerness to learn and can communicate thoughtfully.