What is the test about?
This Helm screening test evaluates candidates' knowledge and familiarity with Helm, the package manager for Kubernetes. It measures their skills in chart creation, dependency management, and testing Helm deployments.
Test creator
Tobias Leydow
Security Consultant at T-Systems
Tobias Leydow is a dedicated security professional with over eight years of experience at Telekom MMS. As a Security Consultant, Tobias effectively manages security life cycle programs, performs thorough security audits, and conducts meticulous vulnerability scans. Alongside these responsibilities, he is known for his proficiencies in software development, network security, social engineering, investigating and managing security incidents, and providing comprehensive security training. With his role encompassing a broad range of security tasks, Tobias stays ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of security management.
"Security extends beyond technologies, as the human factor is crucial."
Who should take this test?
Back-End Developer, Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer, Software Developer
Description
Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes and a critical tool in the DevOps toolkit for managing, scaling, and deploying software on the cloud platform. A candidate proficient in Helm can leverage Kubernetes resources efficiently, implement continuous delivery pipelines, and streamline cloud-native application deployment.
This Helm test assesses the candidate's practical understanding of working with Helm in a Kubernetes environment. It focuses on gauging the candidate's ability to create and manage Helm charts, manage dependencies in Helm, and test Helm deployments efficiently.
Candidates proficient in this test demonstrate their familiarity with the Helm CLI, their ability to work with Helm repositories, and their understanding of release management. As Kubernetes is increasingly becoming the default choice for container orchestration, candidates with a good performance in this test will prove to be a valuable asset for the organization's DevOps and Cloud teams.