Process
The tech interview consists of a live HackerRank coding question, followed by a series of questions relating to DevOps (e.g., what is Docker and what is it used for?). It also includes a behavioral interview, mostly about personality questions and typical queries regarding your goals and why you applied.
Questions
What is Docker and what is it used for?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the IBM Devops Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
IBM's interview process for their Devops Engineer roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral40%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for IBM's Devops Engineer interview process in Canada.
IBM Work Experiences
4.0
IBM Software Developer/Test
Software Developer - Test • Current Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
March 19, 2013
Pros: Gym available.
Good work climate, great location.
Cons: Small IBM division, not much lateral movement.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
February 23, 2011
Pros: - Cutting-edge technology
- Innovation is encouraged
- Professional development
- Work/life balance
Cons: - Job security
- Lack of connection between frontline developers and CEOs
3.0
Massive breadth of opportunity, typical bureaucracy issues
Distinguished Engineer • Current Employee
Canada, Canada
October 1, 2025
Pros: Ability to work on a huge range of technology, from hardware through consulting and everything in between.
Very good company with respect to inclusion. Diversity is a struggle but improving.
Cons: Standard politics associated with a massive company, like many other companies, do not support work-from-home models.
- 4.0IBM Software Developer/TestSoftware Developer - Test • Current EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 19, 2013Pros: Gym available. Good work climate, great location.Cons: Small IBM division, not much lateral movement.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 23, 2011Pros: - Cutting-edge technology - Innovation is encouraged - Professional development - Work/life balanceCons: - Job security - Lack of connection between frontline developers and CEOs
- 3.0Massive breadth of opportunity, typical bureaucracy issuesDistinguished Engineer • Current EmployeeCanada, CanadaOctober 1, 2025Pros: Ability to work on a huge range of technology, from hardware through consulting and everything in between. Very good company with respect to inclusion. Diversity is a struggle but improving.Cons: Standard politics associated with a massive company, like many other companies, do not support work-from-home models.
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