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DevSecOps Engineer 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, Security Tool Integration, Problem Solving.
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 related to DevSecOps.
Challenge: Write a script to automate the deployment of a web application with integrated security checks. Requirements: - Use a scripting language of your choice (e.g., Python, Bash). - Automate deployment to a cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure). - Integrate a security tool (e.g., OWASP ZAP) to scan the application post-deployment. - Provide logging for each step of the process. Follow-up Questions: - How would you handle errors during deployment? - What additional security measures could you integrate? - How would you ensure the script is maintainable?
What this question is for, and what to listen for
Purpose
Assess coding, scripting, automation, security tool integration, and problem-solving skills.
Signals to score
- Clear understanding of the task
- Logical and structured approach
- Efficient use of scripting language
- Effective integration of security tools
- Comprehensive logging implemented
- Considers error handling
- Open to feedback and adjusts accordingly
Follow-up questions
- Can you explain your thought process on how to approach the task?
- How do you plan to handle errors in your script?
- Can you walk me through your code and explain each step?
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 specific improvements would you make to enhance the script?
- How could you optimize the deployment process?
- Are there any additional security checks you would add?
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 closingDevSecOps Engineer interviews — common questions
- Who is this DevSecOps Engineer 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 DevSecOps Engineer 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, Security Tool Integration, Problem Solving. 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 DevSecOps Engineer?
A single round does not cover a whole role. The other rounds in this library for a DevSecOps Engineer:
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