Kubernetes Operator Development
Write a Kubernetes operator in Go that manages a custom resource. Advanced K8s + Go skills proof.
GoKubebuilder or Operator SDKKubernetes
About this project
Operators are how serious infrastructure is automated on Kubernetes. This project teaches the controller pattern: define a CRD, write the reconciliation loop, handle errors, and ship the operator as a Helm chart. Pick a real use case — automating backups, managing certificates, scaling a custom workload.
Why build this in 2026?
Operator development is a high-leverage specialty for senior DevOps and platform engineers.
What you'll ship
- GitHub repo with the operator
Helm chart for installation
Documentation
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Skills you'll practice
gokubernetesdocker