1. Can You Explain the Basics of Cloud Computing?

Interviewers often start with foundational questions. Be ready to explain cloud computing, its benefits, and how it works. Highlight your understanding of key cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and your experience with them.

2. What Skills Do You Bring to the Table as a Cloud Engineer?

This question allows you to showcase your expertise. Discuss your technical skills, such as proficiency in AWS services, containerisation, scripting languages, and what was covered in your bootcamp learning. Also, emphasise soft skills like problem-solving and teamwork - Northcoders coding bootcamps really focus on this, so you’ll have plenty to talk about. 

3. Describe a Recent Cloud Project You Worked On

Prepare to discuss a project where you leveraged your cloud engineering skills. Highlight your role, challenges faced, and the impact of your work. Be ready to discuss project specifics, such as services used and results achieved.

4. How Do You Ensure Security in a Cloud Environment?

Security is a top priority in cloud engineering. Explain how you address security concerns in cloud environments. Discuss concepts like identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and best practices for securing cloud resources.

5. What's Your Approach to Cloud Cost Optimisation?

Cost management is crucial for cloud projects. Be ready to discuss how you optimise cloud spending. Mention strategies like rightsizing instances, using reserved instances, and setting up cost allocation tags.

6. Can You Explain the Difference Between Containers and Virtual Machines?

Containers and virtual machines (VMs) are essential in cloud environments. Give a clear distinction between them, and explain when to use each. Showcase your knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

7. How Do You Handle Downtime and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud?

Disaster recovery is vital for business continuity. Describe your approach to minimising downtime in the event of failures. Discuss backup strategies, redundancy, and recovery procedures.

8. What Motivates You to Pursue a Career as a Cloud Engineer?

Interviewers often ask about your motivation. Share your passion for cloud technology and the desire to solve complex problems. Emphasise how a cloud engineer role aligns with your career aspirations. This is a great opportunity to talk about the Northcoders bootcamp, your commitment to a 13 weeks full-time course to learn the skills you needed to get started, and any aspects you particularly enjoyed on the course that reinforced your motivation to become a cloud engineer.

If you're eager to embark on a career as a Cloud Engineer and want to excel in interviews like these, Northcoders offers a specialised Cloud Engineering bootcamp with tailored career support. Our programme equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in cloud engineering roles. Learn more about Northcoders' Cloud Engineering bootcamp and take the next step towards an exciting career in cloud engineering.