DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer at Sopra Steria, you will be tasked with defining and managing CI/CD pipelines for various robotics projects. This includes setting up tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, and utilizing Docker for creating images. You'll also ensure project registrations comply with Airbus processes while supporting architecture and flow definitions tailored to specific project needs.

To qualify for the DevOps Engineer position at Sopra Steria, candidates should have a BE/MCA/B Tech degree along with 4-6 years of experience in a related role. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, and experience in C++ will greatly enhance your application.

Key skills for a DevOps Engineer at Sopra Steria include proficiency in Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, and CI/CD practices. Additionally, experience with GitHub, Artifactory, and the ability to understand and design efficient pipelines based on project needs are vital for success in this role.

While the core skills are vital, having experience with Catch2 for writing test cases and a strong understanding of unit testing can set you apart as a DevOps Engineer at Sopra Steria. This knowledge will help you effectively manage testing phases of the CI/CD pipeline.

Sopra Steria values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating a respectful environment where all forms of discrimination are actively combated. This commitment extends to all employees, including our DevOps Engineers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

In your response, discuss specific CI/CD tools you've used, particularly Jenkins, and detail how you configured pipelines for various projects. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you resolved them to improve efficiency.

Outline your experience in creating Docker images and managing containers. Discuss how Docker has helped streamline deployments and how you ensure images meet project specifications.

Emphasize your experience with GitHub for version control, including branching, merging, and collaborating with team members to maintain code quality and integrity throughout the development lifecycle.

Describe techniques you employ, such as blue-green deployments or canary releases. Explain how these approaches minimize downtime and maintain user experience during updates.

Talk about your familiarity with writing test cases using frameworks like Catch2 and how you integrate automated testing into CI/CD to ensure quality and functionality are consistently met.

Discuss your methods for assessing task urgency and importance, possibly referencing your experience with Agile methodologies and how they inform your prioritization and collaboration with team members.

Share a specific example, detailing the challenge faced, the solution you devised, and the impact it had on the project. This demonstrates problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Explain how you implement security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of tools like SonarQube in identifying vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance.

Discuss the monitoring tools you’ve utilized, how they fit within the CI/CD pipeline, and the metrics you track to ensure system health and performance.

Provide a detailed account of a past project, focusing on the role you played, the technologies used, the results achieved, and any lessons learned that you can apply to future projects.