Kubernetes Controller Developer (Golang)

Job Category: Infrastructure Engineering

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: India US (EST/CST)

Reports To: Director of Cloud Infrastructure

Role Overview Join our Core Kubernetes Operator Development team, where we’re pushing the boundaries of Kubernetes innovation. As a Kubernetes Controller Developer (Golang) , you will play a crucial role in building “01” , our cloud-agnostic Platform as a Service (PaaS), driven by full-fledged Kubernetes operators and agents.

This position requires a strong background in Kubernetes internals and Golang programming, particularly in developing and managing Kubernetes controllers. If you’re a proactive problem solver with experience in building cloud-native infrastructure, this is your opportunity to contribute to a transformative platform.

We highly encourage candidates with a solid programming foundation and a hunger to explore the cloud-native world to apply. Comprehensive onboarding and professional development support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Collaborate in Agile teams, taking ownership of development stories with minimal supervision.
• Partner with internal teams and clients to accurately capture technical requirements.
• Design, build, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes controllers and operators using Golang.
• Identify gaps in current systems and propose or implement technical improvements.
• Apply best practices across the full software development lifecycle.
• Create and execute unit, regression, and E2E tests for operator reliability.
• Work in Linux environments and troubleshoot issues in containerized applications.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows for seamless testing and deployment.

Essential Skillset

• Kubernetes Controller Development: Proven expertise in building and maintaining controllers and operators.

• Proficiency in Golang: 2+ years writing idiomatic, well-tested Go code for Kubernetes projects.

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes APIs and libraries including client-go, CRDs, and API extensions.

• Hands-on experience with:

• Kubebuilder – For scaffolding controllers and CRDs

• Operator SDK – For building Operators with OLM support

• controller-runtime – For abstracting Kubernetes client logic

• Strong testing skills, including unit, load, and E2E tests for operators.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Comfortable working in Linux with debugging tools and CLI.

• 2+ years experience working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Tekton, or similar.

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• CKA or CKAD certifications.
• Hands-on experience managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Exposure to major cloud providers: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Scripting experience in Shell or Python.

What We Offer

• A chance to build infrastructure automation tools that power real-world workloads.
• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge cloud-native technologies with a global impact.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture, with strong engineering mentorship.
• Remote-friendly setup and flexible work culture.
• Career development in one of the most in-demand areas of DevOps.