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Cloud Architect interview questionsCoding Test round
A 60 min interview plan with a time-boxed script, what each question is for, and the signals to score against. Key skills: Coding, Scripting, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD Pipelines.
Opening
· 5 minWho is interviewing, how the round will run, and a question to settle the candidate in. The standard openingCoding Challenge
What this part is for
Purpose
Evaluate technical knowledge and problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.
Challenge 1: Automate Infrastructure Deployment You are tasked with automating the deployment of a cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The infrastructure includes a virtual network, a subnet, and a virtual machine. Use a scripting language of your choice to demonstrate how you would achieve this. Follow-Up Questions: - What tools or frameworks would you use for this task? - How would you ensure the security of the deployed infrastructure? - How would you handle scaling the infrastructure?
What this question is for, and what to listen for
Purpose
Assess coding, scripting, and automation skills.
Signals to score
- Clear understanding of IaC principles
- Logical and structured approach
- Efficient and clean code
- Considers security aspects
- Explains thought process
- Uses appropriate tools
- Considers scalability
Follow-up questions
- Can you explain your choice of tools for this task?
- How would you ensure the infrastructure is secure?
- What steps would you take to scale the infrastructure?
If you had more time, what would you change in your solution?
What this question is for, and what to listen for
Purpose
Assess the candidate's ability to reflect on their work, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Signals to score
- Recognizes limits in their original answer.
- Points out clear areas to improve.
- Suggests specific changes.
- Talks about how changes could help performance.
- Shares ideas clearly and logically.
- Shows a desire to learn and improve.
Follow-up questions
- What additional features would you add to your solution?
- How could you optimize the performance of your script?
Great job on the coding exercise!
What this line is for
Purpose
Provides positive reinforcement to the candidate, helping to build confidence and create a supportive atmosphere before moving into the final part of the interview.
Closing
· 5 minTheir questions for you, and what happens next. The standard closingCloud Architect interviews — common questions
- Who is this Cloud Architect interview plan for?
- It is written for the interviewer, not the candidate: the hiring manager, engineer or panel member running the Coding Test round for a Cloud Architect role. It gives you a 60 min script to follow in the conversation — 2 questions with what each one is for and the signals to score against — so you are not writing the round from scratch the night before.
- What does the Coding Test round assess?
- This round is focused on: Coding, Scripting, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD Pipelines. It works through Coding Challenge, scoring against 13 observable signals, with follow-up prompts on both questions for going deeper where an answer is thin.
- How is the 60 min split up?
- 5 min opening, 50 min on 2 questions and 5 min closing. The questions take in Coding Challenge (50 min). The timings are there so the round stays on schedule and every candidate gets the same shape of interview — which is what makes two candidates comparable afterwards.
- What other rounds should I run for a Cloud Architect?
A single round does not cover a whole role. The other rounds in this library for a Cloud Architect:
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