DevOps Engineer (0.6 - 1.5 years of experience in DevOps Engineering) - job 2 of 3

As a DevOps Engineer at Visa, you will manage, plan, and coordinate software builds and release cycles. Your role involves developing and maintaining version control systems, code repositories, and build scripts. You will also collaborate with the software development team to integrate new features into the release pipeline while ensuring the quality and integrity of all releases.

To apply for the DevOps Engineer position at Visa, candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred qualifications include proven experience in DevOps or release management, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with DevOps tools and software development life cycles.

Essential technical skills for a DevOps Engineer at Visa include proficiency in version control systems like Git, build tools such as Jenkins and Maven, and relevant DevOps tools like Kubernetes. Additionally, strong knowledge of security and quality integrated tools, as well as scripting languages like PowerShell, Groovy, or Perl, is highly preferred.

The DevOps Engineer position at Visa offers a hybrid working model. This means employees are expected to split their time between remote work and in-office collaboration, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office each week based on business needs.

Visa is committed to supporting career growth for its DevOps Engineers. You will have opportunities to engage in continuous learning, gain exposure to new technologies, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, all while contributing to meaningful projects that push the boundaries of payments and technology.

When answering this question, be specific about the version control systems you’ve used, such as Git. You may mention how you utilized Git for branch management, managing pull requests, or maintaining code integrity across teams. Providing examples of how you’ve handled merges or conflicts could also showcase your problem-solving skills.

In answering this question, emphasize your organizational skills. Discuss how you prioritize tasks, utilize CI/CD tools, and maintain open communication with your team. Mention any tools or methodologies you've implemented to streamline the release cycle, highlighting your ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Talk about the specific DevOps tools you have hands-on experience with, like Jenkins for CI/CD or Kubernetes for container orchestration. Explain why you prefer these tools, how you’ve used them in previous projects, and the benefits they bring to your release management strategy.

Describe the quality assurance processes you implement, such as automated testing, code reviews, or manual testing. Stress the importance of validation processes and how these contribute to maintaining high release quality and integrity.

Discuss the systematic approach you take to troubleshoot, including analyzing logs, checking configurations, and validating scripts. Also, mention any experience you have in engaging with team members for collaborative problem-solving, ensuring successful issue resolution.

Mention any blogs, podcasts, or communities you follow. Share how you actively seek professional development opportunities, such as online courses or webinars, to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge in DevOps.

Articulate the value of CI/CD in streamlining the software development process. Highlight how CI/CD reduces integration issues, speeds up release cycles, and increases software quality through automated testing. Providing personal experiences with CI/CD implementation will strengthen your answer.

Discuss the practices you follow to maintain consistency across environments, such as using containers or virtualization tools. Explain how you manage different stages—development, testing, staging, production—and the importance of keeping all environments in sync.

Provide a clear narrative of the project, outlining the challenges you faced, the steps you took to overcome them, and the eventual outcome. Focus on demonstrating your problem-solving and teamwork skills, as well as any technical innovations you introduced.

Explain your collaborative practices, such as regular meetings, shared tools for project management, or code collaboration platforms. Highlight the importance of communication and feedback loops in ensuring successful integration of development and operations.