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Date Published
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Kevin Casey
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3006
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English
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Summary

The DevOps job market is currently very active with nearly 66,000 open positions in the US as of my knowledge cutoff date. To succeed in a DevOps interview, it's essential to prepare for big-picture questions that test your understanding of DevOps and its culture. A strong response should highlight your familiarity with the DevOps process, describe specific examples from past experiences, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and skills development. Proper instrumentation and measurement are also crucial to DevOps, as they enable teams to monitor and gain visibility into their systems. The ideal candidate will be able to connect the dots between technical aspects of DevOps and equally important pieces like culture and measurement. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to discuss how they would take a company's DevOps strategy to the next level, including specific ideas for improving collaboration, technology recommendations, and strategies for evangelizing DevOps to the broader organization. Finally, it's essential to ask informed questions during an interview, such as those related to the team's commitment to embracing a true DevOps culture and how quickly new hires can begin contributing and deploying code.