DevOps Candidate Assignment

Objective:

Bootstrap, containerize, and prepare a production-ready deployment of a Vendure application while demonstrating your Git workflow, automation practices, and infrastructure design decisions.

Assignment:

Bootstrap a new Vendure application using the latest version of @vendure/create.

Configure the application to use the latest supported PostgreSQL version.

Create a private GitHub repository and push the project.

Follow a Git workflow that you would use in a real project. Infrastructure-related work should be developed in separate feature branches and integrated into main through Pull Requests.

Containerize the application for local development and production.

Prepare Kubernetes deployment assets for the application.

Package the Kubernetes deployment as a reusable Helm chart.

Create a GitHub Actions workflow that:

a. Builds the Docker image.

b. Tags the image appropriately.

c. Pushes the image to GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io).

d. Runs automatically on changes to the main branch.

Document the project sufficiently for another engineer to build, deploy, and maintain it.

Invite GitHub user xxxxxinternal to the repository as a collaborator.

Expectations:

This assignment intentionally leaves implementation details open. Make engineering decisions as you would on a production project.

Submission:

Your submission will be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

Git workflow, commit history, and Pull Requests

Branching strategy

Docker best practices

Kubernetes design and deployment approach

Helm chart quality and reusability

CI/CD pipeline design

Repository organization

Documentation

Security considerations

Maintainability and production readiness

Where multiple valid approaches exist, choose the solution you believe is most appropriate and document any significant design decisions or assumptions.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a recent B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and Design, and I'm planning to build my career in DevOps.

I'm looking for a good offline DevOps training institute in Ernakulam/Kochi that offers:

Strong hands-on practical training

Linux, AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc.

Real-time projects

Internship opportunities (if available)

Good placement assistance with genuine interview support

If you've personally studied at any institute or know someone who has, I'd really appreciate your honest reviews. I'm looking for a place that genuinely helps students get job-ready, not just one with good marketing.

Please share your recommendations and experiences.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm a DevOps Engineer with about 1 year of experience, but I feel like I'm not getting enough real-world exposure at work.

Most of my work is around CI/CD, AWS deployments, CloudFront, Docker, CloudFormation, Linux. I haven't had much experience with Kubernetes, production incidents, scaling, networking, or designing infrastructure.

What should I learn next to become a better DevOps/SRE engineer? Any roadmap, projects, or resources you'd recommend for gaining practical experience?

Thanks!

Hi i want to transition my career from Automation testing to DevOps. I have 4.5 years of experience in automation testing. Where will I get real time devops project knowledge to crack technical rounds in an interview?

I have learned the AWS EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Linux, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Git, GitHub Actions skills from last 6 months. Could you please guide me to get the real time knowledge of devops?

Note:- Please don't ask me why I want to transition from Automation testing to DevOps.

I am seeking real guidance.

Thank You!

Hello, I'm learning and practicing devops including docker, Jenkins, kubernetes and etc... Already used my one aws acc (1 year free trial)

So now, I'm thinking of learning things on local infra first, then shifting towards implementation on the cloud like aws, azure or etc ...

But

I don't have a good machine (laptop) and am looking to buy one that I should not need to update or change for at least 3 years

The budget is almost enough that i can purchase

Macbook 2019 i9 32gb ram ddr4

Or

Thinkpad lenovo i9 11th gen 16gb ram ddr5

Or something that fits in that budget

But

Stuck in choosing the macbook or windows?

(P.S: never used MacBook before while linux is good)

Hi everyone,

I have around 2 years of experience in IT (currently at IBM through a third-party payroll) and I’m learning DevOps (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, Terraform).
How is the DevOps job market in India for someone with 2 years of experience? Is it realistic to switch with strong projects

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I've been working as a System Administrator for a little over 2 years, but I honestly feel like I haven't gained the kind of experience most people associate with system administration.

I work at a very old/traditional company where my day-to-day work is mostly repetitive:

* Installing the same software over and over * Basic monitoring * Following predefined SOPs * Very little troubleshooting, automation, or infrastructure work

Because of this, I feel like I've missed many of the fundamentals that most SysAdmin pick up along the way.

I want to transition into DevOps, but I'm starting almost from scratch. I know it's not an entry-level role, and I'm prepared to put in the effort to learn properly.

If you were mentoring someone in my position, what would your roadmap look like?

Some questions I have:

* What core System Administration topics should I master first ?? * Which Linux concepts are absolutely essential?? * What networking knowledge is expected ?? * Which scripting language should I prioritize (Bash or Python) ?? * When should I start learning Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like AWS ?? * What projects would actually help me build real-world skills instead of just collecting certificates ?? * Are there any resources, books, YouTube channels, or courses that you genuinely recommend??

My goal is to become job-ready for a DevOps role, even if it takes several months of consistent learning.

I'd really appreciate any roadmap, advice, or lessons you wish someone had told you when you started.

Thanks in advance!

We are seeking a Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer to join a large-scale e-commerce technology organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that enables engineering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and at scale. You will work closely with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and product stakeholders to improve developer experience, automate workflows, and enhance platform reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain features and components of the Internal Developer Platform with a focus on scalability, reliability, and usability.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based deployment workflows.
• Integrate cloud, security, monitoring, and development tools into a unified developer experience.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Manage and improve containerized environments based on Kubernetes and Docker.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and support to engineering teams.
• Continuously improve platform performance, security, observability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

- 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Platform, or Software Engineering roles, with a focus on infrastructure and developer tooling.

- Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) or large-scale developer tooling ecosystems. Deep understanding of key principles and challenges in delivering a unified developer experience.

- Strong expertise in programming languages: one or more of TypeScript/JavaScript (especially React.js for frontend), Go, Python, or Node.js for backend in platform development.

- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (one or more of AWS, Azure, GCP), including deep understanding of core services (compute, storage, networking, IAM).

- Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration. Docker and Kubernetes are required. Experience with Helm Charts is a plus.

- Strong proficiency in CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated build and deployment processes (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Solid experience with tools such as Terraform.

- Excellent communication skills. Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration. Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team environment.

- Strong ownership and commitment. Proactive approach to tackling challenges, driving projects to completion, and taking responsibility for results.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in cloud environment management (especially GCP).

- Experience in web service operations (including monitoring and troubleshooting).

- Experience in server-side web service application development.

- Knowledge of Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect.

- Business analysis skills to support data-driven decision-making.

- Experience in building CI/CD pipelines including various automated tests.

- Experience in microservices development.

- Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.

- Experience working in multicultural and multigenerational teams.

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Japanese: Optional / a plus

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, dynamic global environment with collaborative teams across multiple locations

Salary: ¥8M – ¥11M JPY per year (Senior Level)
Location: Hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day remote)
Office Location: Tokyo, Japan
Working Hours: Flexible schedule with core hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Visa Sponsorship: Available
※Japanese language proficiency certification (such as JLPT N2) is not required, as our client is a global organization with an international working environment.
Language Requirement: English only

Apply now or contact us for further information:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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Greetings to all DevOps enthusiasts.

Not long ago I had struggled with observability principles and decided to learn it by building from scratch. I have published an article on Medium that is a complete setup for observing local system. The tech stack consist of a nextjs frontend, .NET backend and a postgresql database instance, all reproduced by a single docker-compose file. For anyone going to the field or wanting to learn more about SRE constructs and observability, here's the link: https://medium.com/@stefanpopov2409/building-a-complete-local-observability-stack-for-next-js-a339afda231e

In the article, I have put the repository link and the instructions needed to reproduce this setup locally. For anyone reading it, just know it is greatly appreciated and means so much, I just hope that's a small contribution of mine to the DevOps community. I plan to add some frontend observability configuration with Grafana Faro implementation, and some nifty panels in the dashboards as well.

Best of luck, thanks for the read.