Kubernetes Operator Developer

Job Title: Kubernetes Operator Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Operator Developer (not a DevOps Engineer) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kubernetes, cloud-native development, and experience with building and maintaining operators.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes Operators for managing complex applications and infrastructure on Kubernetes clusters.
• Design, develop, and maintain KRM functions and KPT packages.
• Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs in Go.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to understand application requirements and translate them into robust and scalable Operator functionalities.
• Use Go or other suitable languages to develop Operators using the Operator SDK or other frameworks.
• Integrate Operators into existing DevOps workflows for deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure operator quality and reliability.
• Contribute to documentation and improve code maintainability.
• Stay up to date with the latest in Kubernetes Operators, DevOps best practices, and cloud-native technologies.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Kubernetes experience
• Strong proficiency in Go
• Git proficiency
• Experience with Operator SDK
• Experience working with REST APIs
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for learning and staying updated with new technologies

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing and deploying applications on Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts including pods, deployments, and services
• Experience with backend development in Go (knowledge of Python or Java is a plus)
• Familiarity with Operator SDK or other frameworks for building Operators
• Familiarity with KPT packages and KRM functions
• Familiarity with REST APIs in Go
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team