I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderābād) in Feb 2023
Interview
Good Interviewer asked me to write a script for the Cron jobs and awk usages Sed commands Docker file I write the docker file for tomcat service Simple syntax for groovy scripts While we using in the jenkins cicd
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Devops best practices questions Maven Git Linux Docker Kubernetes
its one round with one hour conversation.The interview process consisted of multiple stages designed to evaluate both technical expertise and problem-solving ability. It began with an initial recruiter screening where we discussed my background, experience with DevOps practices, and alignment with the role. This was followed by one or more technical interviews that focused on areas such as cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and system design. During these rounds, I was asked to explain real-world scenarios, troubleshooting approaches, and the architectural decisions I’ve made in previous projects. There were also discussions around coding practices, automation, and operational reliability
Two rounds of interview both over the zoom. Got the confirmation within a week.
Interview started little early than scheduled. Overall experience was positive. The interview was little difficult to handle.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenging situation you experienced in your previous job.
Two technical interview rounds followed by one HR round focused on salary negotiation, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of skills, experience, and compensation expectations for the role in approximately 30 words.