Junior DevOps Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Microsoft
DevOps Engineer
Microsoft
Junior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's interview process for junior-level DevOps Engineers typically follows a structured approach: an initial recruiter screening to assess background and fit, followed by two technical phone screens covering foundational DevOps concepts and tool-specific knowledge, and finally four onsite rounds (or virtual equivalent) evaluating cloud infrastructure knowledge, CI/CD pipeline design, container orchestration, system thinking, behavioral fit, and Microsoft cultural alignment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: DevOps Fundamentals
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Tools and Platforms
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Azure and Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: CI/CD Pipeline Design and Automation
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Container Orchestration and System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Cultural Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral