Job Title: QA Engineer (Remote – India)
Location: Remote (India-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Kestra
Job Overview
Kestra is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our remote team based in India. This role is perfect for someone with a technical background who is passionate about improving software quality through hands-on product use, exploratory testing, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.
As a QA Engineer at Kestra, you'll be deeply involved in using our platform daily, identifying issues, reporting bugs, and helping ensure that our workflows and user experience remain top-notch. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to contribute directly to the improvement of our developer-first orchestration platform.
Key Responsibilities
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Actively use and explore the Kestra platform on a daily basis.
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Identify and report bugs, usability issues, and unexpected behaviors.
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Provide detailed, actionable feedback via GitHub and internal communication tools.
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Write clear reproduction steps for issues and support diagnosing root causes.
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Test new features proactively to ensure they meet functional and UX standards.
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Advocate for the end user by identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
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Work independently and manage testing workflows across fast-paced releases.
Requirements
Must-Have:
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Background in backend software engineering or DevOps.
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Strong working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
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Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages like Python or Node.js.
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Ability to learn quickly and adapt to testing a broad tech stack.
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Solid understanding of SaaS platforms or developer tools.
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Curiosity about systems and how they function under the hood.
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Clear written communication skills, especially for documenting issues.
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Comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
Nice-to-Have (Bonus Points):
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Previous experience in QA, testing developer tools, or workflow automation.
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Experience with open-source platforms or contributing to open-source projects.
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Knowledge of CI/CD, Terraform, or similar developer infrastructure.
Why Join Kestra
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Fully remote opportunity (India-based).
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Be part of a collaborative, honest, and fast-growing startup.
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Direct impact on a cutting-edge orchestration platform.
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Work with a passionate team that values product quality and user experience.
Hiring Process
We keep our hiring process fast, transparent, and candidate-friendly:
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Intro Call with the Hiring Manager (30 mins)
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Technical Test (2-hour take-home assignment)
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Team Interview with 2 future teammates (30 mins)
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Final Interview with a Co-founder (30 mins)
We aim to complete the process within 2–3 weeks.
About Kestra
Kestra is an open-source orchestration platform that simplifies the creation of scheduled and event-driven workflows. By integrating Infrastructure as Code principles into data and microservice orchestration, we enable developers and business users alike to build, manage, and monitor reliable workflows with ease.
Our platform bridges the gap between developers and non-technical stakeholders through a declarative YAML interface, making workflow creation and collaboration more accessible and efficient.
Apply Now
Ready to help shape the future of orchestration? Apply today and be part of a team that’s redefining how modern workflows are built and managed.
- Company Name: Kestra
- Average Salary Offered (for Current Role):5-12 LPA
- Must-have skills:
- Technical background in backend software engineering or DevOps
- Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with SQL and experience with scripting languages such as Python or Node.js
- Ability to learn quickly
- Experience with SaaS or developer tools (previous QA experience is a plus, but not required)
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms or developer infrastructure
- Strong attention to detail and curiosity about how things work
- Clear communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing product environment
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workflow
- Bonus points for experience with workflow automation, orchestration tools, or open-source projects
- How to prepare for the Interview?
- Familiarize yourself with Kestra's product and its features
- Brush up on your knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, and scripting languages like Python or Node.js
- Prepare to discuss your experience with SaaS or developer tools, and your understanding of cloud platforms and developer infrastructure
- Be ready to demonstrate your attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently
- Review your experience with workflow automation, orchestration tools, or open-source projects, if applicable
- How to prepare the resume for this job description?
- Highlight your technical background in backend software engineering, DevOps, or related fields
- Emphasize your experience with Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, and scripting languages
- Showcase your ability to learn quickly and your curiosity about how things work
- Mention any experience with SaaS, developer tools, cloud platforms, or developer infrastructure
- Demonstrate your strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Provide examples of working in fast-changing product environments and managing your own workflow
- Include any relevant experience with workflow automation, orchestration tools, or open-source projects
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