If you’re learning DevOps and want to build your resume, the best way to stand out is by building real projects. These projects show you understand tools like Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS, and Kubernetes — and can apply them to solve real problems.
In this blog, we’ll look at 10 beginner-friendly DevOps projects that you can actually build and showcase on your GitHub profile.
1. Personal Portfolio Website with CI/CD
Use Case: Automate deployment every time you push code.
Tools: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Netlify or AWS S3
What You’ll Learn:
- CI/CD pipelines
- GitHub workflows
- Hosting static websites
2. Dockerize a Python/Node.js App
Use Case: Package and run apps anywhere
Tools: Docker, Docker Hub
What You’ll Learn:
- Dockerfile basics
- Image creation
- Container lifecycle
3. Build a Jenkins CI/CD Pipeline
Use Case: Automate build and test for your codebase
Tools: Jenkins, Git, GitHub
What You’ll Learn:
- Jenkins pipeline creation
- Webhooks integration
- Testing automation
4. Host a Static Website on AWS S3 with CloudFront CDN
Use Case: Cost-effective global hosting
Tools: AWS S3, CloudFront, Route 53
What You’ll Learn:
- AWS basics
- DNS and CDN setup
- Bucket permissions
5. Deploy a Web App on Kubernetes (Minikube)
Use Case: Run apps in containers managed by Kubernetes
Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Minikube
What You’ll Learn:
- Kubernetes YAML files
- Pods, deployments, services
- Port forwarding and load balancing
6. Create Infrastructure Using Terraform
Use Case: Provision servers with code
Tools: Terraform, AWS
What You’ll Learn:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Creating EC2 and S3 buckets
- Versioning infrastructure
7. Monitor a Web App with Prometheus + Grafana
Use Case: See real-time metrics and performance
Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter
What You’ll Learn:
- Metrics collection
- Building Grafana dashboards
- Setting alerts
8. Automated Backups with Cron and Shell Scripting
Use Case: Keep daily backups of important data
Tools: Bash, Cron, Linux
What You’ll Learn:
- Writing shell scripts
- Setting cron jobs
- File handling and compression
9. CI/CD with GitLab Pipelines
Use Case: End-to-end DevOps with GitLab
Tools: GitLab, GitLab CI/CD
What You’ll Learn:
- Writing
.gitlab-ci.yml - Running build and test jobs
- Using GitLab runners
10. Create a Resume Site with HTTPS and SSL using Nginx + Certbot
Use Case: Secure, custom resume website
Tools: Nginx, Ubuntu, Let’s Encrypt
What You’ll Learn:
- Nginx configuration
- SSL certificate setup
- Custom domain mapping
Final Tips
- Start with 1 or 2 simple projects
- Push all code to GitHub with README files
- Document everything you do
- Deploy at least one project live
- Add the best projects to your resume
Even as a beginner, these projects can help you build confidence, prove your skills, and land interviews.
Keep building. Keep growing.
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