I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at iiDENTIFii (Cape Town) in Dec 2021
Interview
My journey through the interview process at iiDENTIFii was meticulously designed to evaluate both my technical capabilities and how well I mesh with the company's culture and vision. From the remote sessions onwards, each phase was carefully tailored to provide a thorough assessment of my skills and suitability for the Cloud Engineer role.
During my initial remote interview with the Team Lead, I had the chance to demonstrate my expertise in Azure, showcasing my proficiency with tools like Nginx configurations. It wasn't just about showcasing technical know-how; we delved into my problem-solving approaches and past experiences, offering insights into my adaptability and thought processes.
Moving into the second remote session, where I engaged with both the Team Lead and the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, marked a pivotal stage. Here, I not only showcased my technical prowess with practical tasks in the Azure environment but also engaged in discussions about my previous projects, challenges I've tackled, and the innovative solutions I've implemented. These conversations provided a platform to underscore my contributions and achievements, aligning them with iiDENTIFii's objectives.
The practical tasks within the Azure environment underscored iiDENTIFii's emphasis on practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. My ability to navigate these tasks confidently left a strong impression on the interviewers, highlighting my readiness for the role.
Moreover, the final interview session, where I interacted with both the Team Lead and the CTO, offered valuable insights into the company's leadership and direction. It deepened my understanding of iiDENTIFii's culture, values, and aspirations, clarifying how my role as a Cloud Engineer contributes to their mission of delivering secure and user-friendly technology solutions.
Overall, my experience with iiDENTIFii's interview process was enriching, featuring engaging discussions, meaningful interactions, and ample opportunities to showcase my skills and experiences. The meticulous attention to detail and structured approach of the process reflect iiDENTIFii's commitment to excellence and ensuring alignment between employees and the company's vision and values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a Highly Scalable and Resilient Architecture: Describe how you would architect a cloud-based system to handle a sudden surge in traffic while maintaining high availability and reliability. Consider factors such as load balancing, auto-scaling, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery strategies.
Optimizing Cloud Costs: A company is experiencing unexpectedly high cloud costs. How would you identify cost optimization opportunities without sacrificing performance or functionality? Provide specific examples of cost-saving measures you would implement, such as rightsizing instances, leveraging reserved instances, or implementing serverless architectures.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at iiDENTIFii (Milnerton) in Nov 2022
Interview
I had an initial chat with a recruiter then a more technical interview with the Product Owner where we went through the typical “what’s your understanding of…” and “when have you previously applied…”
It went well, I found the company quite interesting. They’re operating in a competitive market but seemingly have good, long-term partnerships in place.
Unfortunately I didn’t get the role because it turned out this what a quota recruitment and they needed a specific type of candidate… the recruiter was honest at least. I’ll give them that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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