DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer at our company, key responsibilities include daily monitoring of IBM Tickets related to APIC, providing L1 support for APIC issues, and deploying IBM APIconnect Software using Kubernetes. You will also manage and maintain IBM Cloud Platform and services, and create and manage Ubuntu Server environments with VMware ESXi. Your work will involve maintaining IBM servers in the Vitro Data Center and deploying applications using Red Hat Openshift and Kubernetes.

To apply for the DevOps Engineer position, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering. Additionally, a minimum of two years of working experience in a similar role is required. Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker is essential, along with knowledge of AWS and virtualization, showcasing your ability to innovate efficient IT resource usage.

Our company prioritizes Agile and DevOps methodologies to ensure smooth collaboration and continuous improvement. As a DevOps Engineer, you will contribute to operational management and project management processes, thereby supporting the successful deployment, maintenance, and integration of infrastructure environments. You’ll apply these methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of our solutions and streamline development processes.

Technical skills required for the DevOps Engineer position include a deep understanding of networking, storage solutions, and operating system virtualization. Proficiency in containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a must. You'll also need experience with IBM APIconnect, as well as managing cloud platforms and services, demonstrating expertise in environments like Test, Staging, and Production.

Incident management for a DevOps Engineer involves troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively. You'll be responsible for creating and updating incident management activities to streamline ticket resolution. In this role, you'll assist or lead efforts to address application, data synchronization, and performance incidents, ensuring effective communication and resolution strategies are in place.

In discussing your experience with Kubernetes and Docker, highlight specific projects where you've utilized these technologies. Explain the scope of the projects, your role, and how you overcame challenges related to containerization. Providing metrics on performance improvement and deployment efficiency can also add credibility to your answers.

When discussing your approach to deploying applications using Red Hat Openshift, detail the steps you take from prepping the environment to the actual deployment. Mention any CI/CD pipelines you implement, your experience troubleshooting deployment issues, and how you ensure code quality and system performance during the process.

Share specific challenges you've encountered while working with IBM APIconnect. Discuss your problem-solving approach: how you identified the problem, the steps you took to resolve it, and any lessons learned that led to process improvements or enhanced service delivery in future projects.

Think of a specific instance where you streamlined or enhanced an IT process. Describe the process before your intervention, the changes you implemented, tools or methodologies you used, and the positive impact those changes had on the team or organization, including metrics if possible.

Discuss the importance of clear and prompt communication during incidents. Explain the communication channels you prefer (like Slack or email), how you keep stakeholders informed, and your strategies for ensuring that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities throughout the incident resolution process.

Automation is critical in modern DevOps practices. Share examples of how you've utilized automation tools for continuous integration, deployment, or testing. Discuss the benefits of automation you've witnessed, such as reduced manual effort, lower error rates, and increased deployment frequency.

Describe your approach to monitoring cloud platforms, which may include employing specific monitoring tools, setting up alerts for performance issues, and conducting regular audits. Explain your commitment to maintaining service uptime and data integrity and how you respond to incidents that arise.

Share the methods you use to stay updated with the DevOps landscape, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, participating in webinars, or joining relevant professional groups. Mention specific technologies or trends you're currently exploring and how they might benefit your work.

When sharing a successful team project, focus on collaboration dynamics, the challenges the team faced, and how you contributed to the team's success. Highlight the project outcome, the skills or methodologies that were pivotal in achieving your goals, and any recognition the project received afterward.

Detail your experience with AWS and virtualization technologies, emphasizing your understanding of different services offered by AWS and how you've used them in past projects. Discuss specific tools and platforms you are familiar with, and explain how these technologies support your work as a DevOps Engineer.