Process
During the interview, I was asked many behavioral and technical questions, involving common DevOps practices and situational questions. Additionally, the interviewer and I discussed the job position and requirements.
Questions
When did you demonstrate leadership?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the IBM DevOps Developer role in Canada.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their DevOps Developer roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's DevOps Developer interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
3.0
Good, but not a lot of room for advancement
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
April 16, 2014
Pros: The people I worked with were smart and professional.
I learned a lot and enjoyed my time there.
There was a lot of camaraderie and collaboration.
Cons: Their review process seemed okay, but didn't really mean anything. It's all numbers at IBM, and if there isn't a budget for what you are doing, it doesn't matter how well you do.
IBM is moving their support services offshore, which will decline their service in that area.
Felt like a number in the end.
Pay was as low as the market you were in would bear, and raises were few and far between.
2.0
Growth Requires Travel, Market Struggles
IT Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
December 7, 2016
Pros: Lots of opportunity for learning and growth if you are willing to travel and take on challenges. Canadian market opportunities are definitely centered in the east, and career growth is focused in those areas (unless you are an executive).
Cons: Undergoing a major transformation towards a technology suite, putting a lot of emphasis on the Watson and C(Cloud), A(Analytics), M(Mobile), S(Social), and S(Security) space.
Some traction in the marketplace, but usually with large clients. IBM rates are pricing them out of most public sector opportunities.
1.0
Not good anymore
Advisory Software Engineer (Band 8) • Current Employee
Ottawa, Canada
November 24, 2025
Pros: No pros left anymore. Used to be good a few years ago.
Cons: Layoffs.
It's now India's business machine… a sweatshop.
- 3.0Good, but not a lot of room for advancementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaApril 16, 2014Pros: The people I worked with were smart and professional. I learned a lot and enjoyed my time there. There was a lot of camaraderie and collaboration.Cons: Their review process seemed okay, but didn't really mean anything. It's all numbers at IBM, and if there isn't a budget for what you are doing, it doesn't matter how well you do. IBM is moving their support services offshore, which will decline their service in that area. Felt like a number in the end. Pay was as low as the market you were in would bear, and raises were few and far between.
- 2.0Growth Requires Travel, Market StrugglesIT Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaDecember 7, 2016Pros: Lots of opportunity for learning and growth if you are willing to travel and take on challenges. Canadian market opportunities are definitely centered in the east, and career growth is focused in those areas (unless you are an executive).Cons: Undergoing a major transformation towards a technology suite, putting a lot of emphasis on the Watson and C(Cloud), A(Analytics), M(Mobile), S(Social), and S(Security) space. Some traction in the marketplace, but usually with large clients. IBM rates are pricing them out of most public sector opportunities.
- 1.0Not good anymoreAdvisory Software Engineer (Band 8) • Current EmployeeOttawa, CanadaNovember 24, 2025Pros: No pros left anymore. Used to be good a few years ago.Cons: Layoffs. It's now India's business machine… a sweatshop.
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