Initial Screening: A recruiter or HR representative reaches out for a brief conversation about your background, experience, and expectations. They also provide insights into the role and company culture. Technical Interview: This can be a coding challenge, system design discussion, or hands-on problem-solving session, depending on the role. It often includes topics like cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and scripting. Panel Interview / Technical Deep Dive: A discussion with senior engineers or hiring managers, focusing on real-world problem-solving, architecture decisions, and troubleshooting scenarios. Expect questions on Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure/AWS, and security best practices. Behavioral/Culture Fit Interview: A conversation with leadership or cross-functional teams to assess teamwork, communication, and alignment with company values. Final Discussion & Offer: If successful, you’ll have a final chat with HR regarding compensation, benefits, and onboarding.