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Siemens Devops Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 19 May 2024

Top Siemens Devops Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. How to run a docker command remotely. i.e. Docker is installed on both your laptop and a remote linux server. You need to run docker command on the linux server but witho ...read more
  • Q2. What is the command used to delete a branch in Git?
  • Q3. Can you explain the difference between CMD and ENTRYPOINT in Docker?
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Siemens Devops Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
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Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Its a aptitude test and mode was online

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sorting methods
  • Q2. Given random numbers and wanted to find sum of max 2 numbers is greater than 100 or not

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Solve gfg , leetcode problems or go for code force contests

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round started with some basic questions from DevOps followed by some more questions from Docker and Linux.

  • Q1. What is Continuous Testing (CT)?
  • Ans. 

    Continuous Testing (CT) is the process of executing automated tests as part of the software delivery pipeline to obtain immediate feedback on the business risks associated with a software release candidate.

    • CT helps in identifying defects early in the development cycle.

    • It ensures that the software is always in a releasable state.

    • CT integrates testing into the CI/CD pipeline for faster feedback loops.

    • Examples include run...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does AWS contribute to DevOps?
  • Ans. 

    AWS provides a wide range of services and tools that support the principles and practices of DevOps.

    • AWS offers infrastructure as code tools like CloudFormation and Terraform for automating the provisioning of resources.

    • AWS provides a variety of monitoring and logging services such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail to help with continuous monitoring and feedback loops.

    • AWS supports continuous integration and continuous deploy...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is a Docker image registry?
  • Ans. 

    A Docker image registry is a repository for storing and managing Docker images.

    • It allows users to push and pull Docker images to and from the registry.

    • Popular Docker image registries include Docker Hub, Amazon ECR, and Google Container Registry.

    • Registries can be public or private, with private registries requiring authentication for access.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How many components are there in Docker?
  • Ans. 

    Docker has 3 main components: Docker Engine, Docker Images, and Docker Containers.

    • Docker Engine is the core component responsible for running and managing Docker containers.

    • Docker Images are read-only templates used to create Docker containers.

    • Docker Containers are lightweight, standalone, and executable packages that include everything needed to run a piece of software.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you describe the lifecycle of a Docker container?
  • Ans. 

    The lifecycle of a Docker container involves creation, running, pausing, restarting, and stopping.

    • 1. Creation: A Docker container is created from a Docker image using the 'docker run' command.

    • 2. Running: The container is started and runs the specified application or service.

    • 3. Pausing: The container can be paused using the 'docker pause' command, which temporarily stops its processes.

    • 4. Restarting: The container can be...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is LVM and why is it required?
  • Ans. 

    LVM stands for Logical Volume Manager, used to manage disk space efficiently by allowing for dynamic resizing of volumes.

    • LVM allows for easy resizing of volumes without the need to unmount the filesystem

    • It provides features like snapshots, striping, mirroring, and thin provisioning

    • LVM can span multiple physical disks to create a single logical volume

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is load average in Linux?
  • Ans. 

    Load average in Linux is a measure of system activity, indicating the average number of processes waiting for CPU time over a period of time.

    • Load average is displayed as three numbers representing the average load over the last 1, 5, and 15 minutes.

    • A load average of 1.0 means the system is at full capacity, while a load average of 0.5 means the system is half as busy.

    • High load averages may indicate that the system is o...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round started with me first giving a brief intro about my experience in the DevOps sector and then the interviewer switched to asking me questions about Git , Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Q1. What is the command used to delete a branch in Git?
  • Ans. 

    The command used to delete a branch in Git is 'git branch -d <branch_name>'.

    • Use 'git branch -d <branch_name>' to delete a branch in Git.

    • Make sure to switch to a different branch before deleting the branch.

    • If the branch has not been merged, use 'git branch -D <branch_name>' to force delete.

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  • Q2. What do you know about git reflog?
  • Ans. 

    Git reflog is a reference log that records changes to the HEAD of the repository.

    • Records all changes to the HEAD reference

    • Useful for recovering lost commits or branches

    • Can be accessed using 'git reflog' command

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  • Q3. What is the difference between git revert and git reset?
  • Ans. 

    git revert undoes a specific commit by creating a new commit, while git reset moves the HEAD to a previous commit without creating a new commit.

    • git revert creates a new commit that undoes a specific commit, keeping the commit history intact

    • git reset moves the HEAD to a previous commit, potentially discarding changes made after that commit

    • git revert is safer for shared branches as it does not rewrite history, while git ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Can you explain the difference between CMD and ENTRYPOINT in Docker?
  • Ans. 

    CMD specifies the default command to run in the container, while ENTRYPOINT specifies the executable to run when the container starts.

    • CMD is often used to provide default arguments for the ENTRYPOINT command

    • ENTRYPOINT is used to specify the executable that will run when the container starts

    • CMD can be overridden at runtime by passing arguments to docker run command

    • ENTRYPOINT cannot be overridden at runtime, but can be c

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How can you monitor a Kubernetes cluster?
  • Ans. 

    Monitoring a Kubernetes cluster involves using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Kubernetes Dashboard.

    • Use Prometheus for collecting metrics from Kubernetes components and applications running on the cluster.

    • Set up Grafana for visualizing the collected metrics and creating dashboards for monitoring.

    • Utilize Kubernetes Dashboard for a graphical interface to view and manage the cluster resources.

    • Implement alerts and noti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is Kubernetes Load Balancing?
  • Ans. 

    Kubernetes Load Balancing is a method to distribute incoming network traffic across multiple pods in a Kubernetes cluster.

    • Kubernetes Load Balancer service type automatically creates a cloud provider load balancer.

    • It helps in scaling applications by distributing traffic evenly across multiple pods.

    • Load balancing ensures high availability and reliability of applications running in a Kubernetes cluster.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Can you explain the architecture of Jenkins?
  • Ans. 

    Jenkins is an open-source automation server that helps to automate the non-human part of the software development process.

    • Jenkins is a Java-based application that runs in a servlet container like Apache Tomcat.

    • It can be installed on a single server or distributed across multiple servers for scalability.

    • Jenkins uses plugins to extend its functionality, allowing integration with various tools and technologies.

    • It follows ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a typical HR round with some standard Behavioral questions.

  • Q1. Can you tell me something about yourself?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 1+ years of experienceSiemens interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, Git, DBMS, LinuxTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 2 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is the VPN port used for UDP
  • Ans. 

    The VPN port used for UDP is typically 500.

    • The VPN port used for UDP is usually port 500.

    • UDP is a protocol that allows for faster transmission of data but does not guarantee delivery or order of packets.

    • Port 500 is commonly used for IPsec VPNs, which provide secure communication over the internet.

    • Other VPN protocols may use different ports for UDP, so it's important to check the specific configuration.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a golang program to find furthest number from zero. No this isn't find the greatest number. Because the numbers could be negative so if an array has [ -4 2 24 55 -89 12] then -89 is furthest from zer...
  • Q3. Syntax for grep command and regex
  • Ans. 

    Syntax for grep command and regex

    • grep [options] pattern [file]

    • Regular expression (regex) is used to define the pattern

    • Examples: grep 'hello' file.txt

    • grep -i 'hello' file.txt

    • grep -r 'hello' /path/to/directory

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to run a docker command remotely. i.e. Docker is installed on both your laptop and a remote linux server. You need to run docker command on the linux server but without taking a separate ssh session to...
  • Ans. 

    You can use the Docker API to remotely run Docker commands on a Linux server without taking a separate SSH session.

    • Use the Docker API to interact with the Docker daemon on the remote Linux server.

    • Make sure Docker is installed and running on both your laptop and the remote server.

    • Authenticate with the remote server using appropriate credentials.

    • Establish a connection to the Docker daemon on the remote server using the D...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was for Mendix which is acquired by Siemens. First round is an online test shared by email. They give you a sample test so you can familiarize with the UI and then you can proceed with the actual test which is an hour long(but mostly its 15 min of multiple choice questions and rest of the time for a program to write)

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Exam about your knowledge.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

We have to speak out properly and clear with our opinion.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions about some Technical and level of our confidence.
Round 4 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q5. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q6. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and feel free to attend the interview. Be confidence.

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly technical questions and they considered background profile too

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with your experience and get deep knowledge before attending interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Put those skills in resume which have good knowledge and you have worked on that skills.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rolles and responsibilities of your previous organization and some of git cmds and docker basicks

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Gain knowledge for all tools a bit focus on Kubernetes.

I was interviewed in May 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Eventually, you'll tell about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, cool and formal
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) tuble and list

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare Bitbucket, docker , kubernetes, python very well

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(12 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the procedure for .net pipeline build process?
  • Ans. 

    The .NET pipeline build process involves several steps including source code management, building, testing, and deployment.

    • Source code is managed using a version control system like Git.

    • The build process involves compiling the code and creating an executable or library.

    • Unit tests are run to ensure the code is functioning correctly.

    • The application is deployed to a testing or staging environment for further testing.

    • Once ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you install nuget? What is the use of nuget restore?
  • Ans. 

    NuGet is a package manager for .NET that simplifies the process of finding, installing, and using third-party libraries.

    • NuGet can be installed using Visual Studio or the NuGet command-line interface (CLI).

    • NuGet restore is used to restore the packages listed in a project's packages.config file.

    • NuGet packages can be used to add functionality to a project, such as libraries, tools, and frameworks.

    • NuGet also allows for the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. In pipelines, what is the approval request procedure?
  • Ans. 

    Approval request procedure in pipelines involves manual or automated approval process before deployment.

    • Approval request is triggered when a pipeline reaches a certain stage or before deployment.

    • The request can be manual or automated depending on the pipeline configuration.

    • Manual approval requires a designated person to review and approve the request.

    • Automated approval can be based on predefined rules or conditions.

    • App...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. If pipeline breaks in production environment, how do you handle it?
  • Ans. 

    I would follow the incident management process to identify the root cause and resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

    • Notify the relevant stakeholders and initiate the incident management process

    • Identify the root cause of the issue and take corrective actions

    • Rollback to the previous stable version if necessary

    • Communicate the status and progress of the incident to stakeholders

    • Conduct a post-incident review to identify

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Git - One of your colleague updated code in remote app and want to test the code. He doesnt want to bring it to local and overwrite it in local. How do you suggest he does that
  • Q6. Did you write a Docker file from scratch? What is the syntax for Docker file?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have written Docker files from scratch. The syntax for Docker file includes instructions and arguments.

    • Docker file is a script that contains instructions to build a Docker image

    • The syntax includes instructions like FROM, RUN, COPY, CMD, etc.

    • Arguments are used to specify details like the base image, working directory, etc.

    • Example: FROM ubuntu:latest RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y python3

    • Example: COPY .

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are the Docker commands used inside a Docker file?
  • Ans. 

    Docker commands used inside a Dockerfile

    • FROM - specifies the base image

    • RUN - executes a command in the container

    • COPY - copies files from host to container

    • WORKDIR - sets the working directory for subsequent commands

    • CMD - specifies the command to run when the container starts

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How do you run a Docker file?
  • Ans. 

    To run a Docker file, use the 'docker build' command followed by the path to the Dockerfile.

    • Navigate to the directory containing the Dockerfile

    • Run the command 'docker build -t .'

    • The '.' at the end of the command specifies the build context

    • Once the build is complete, run the container using 'docker run '

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is the use of Azure Keyvaults?
  • Ans. 

    Azure Keyvaults are used to securely store and manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates.

    • Keyvaults provide a centralized location for managing secrets and keys used in applications.

    • They allow for secure storage and retrieval of sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, and certificates.

    • Keyvaults can be accessed programmatically through APIs or through the Azure portal.

    • They can also be integrated wit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. How do you give permission to a particular secret to a user or application?
  • Ans. 

    To give permission to a secret, grant access to the user or application in the secret management tool.

    • Access control can be managed through the secret management tool.

    • Users or applications can be granted read or write access to a specific secret.

    • Access can be granted based on roles or individual permissions.

    • Examples of secret management tools include HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What is your strategy for Kubernetes cluster?
  • Ans. 

    My strategy for Kubernetes cluster is to ensure high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization.

    • Implementing auto-scaling to handle sudden spikes in traffic

    • Using Kubernetes' built-in features like horizontal pod autoscaling and cluster autoscaling

    • Ensuring proper resource allocation and utilization through resource quotas and limits

    • Implementing rolling updates to minimize downtime

    • Using Kubernetes' bui...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. How do you autoscale in kubernetes?
  • Ans. 

    Autoscaling in Kubernetes can be achieved through Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) and Cluster Autoscaler.

    • Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) scales the number of pods based on CPU utilization or custom metrics.

    • Cluster Autoscaler scales the number of nodes in the cluster based on resource utilization.

    • HPA can be configured using kubectl autoscale command or through YAML file.

    • Cluster Autoscaler can be installed as a Kubernete...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Explain what you know about it. If you did not work on a particular technology/tool, be honest and tell them you havent got a chance to work on them.

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Siemens interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Siemens interview process are Aptitude Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Siemens Devops Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Siemens. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Siemens expect are Python, GIT, Consulting, Devops and Siemens.
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