Engineer I

Onsetto is seeking early-career engineers for a Full-time role in Mumbai, India, focusing on becoming well-rounded generalists by engaging with production systems. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across backend services, system reliability, testing, and release processes, fostering a deep understanding of how production systems function and can be improved.

As an Engineer I, you will be expected to grasp end-to-end system operations, identify failure points, and drive improvements with increasing autonomy. This is a role focused on achieving outcomes rather than simply executing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance backend services and APIs.
• Implement automated tests and ensure system reliability.
• Debug issues across the entire technology stack.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Leverage LLM tools, such as Copilot, to boost development speed.
• Participate in production incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define clear, testable requirements.
• Contribute to defining metrics for system quality, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of software development experience (internships, projects, or personal work are valued).
• Proficiency in writing clean code in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, including APIs, data flow, and failure modes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and structured problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects from conception to completion.
• Familiarity with modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record of building and deploying end-to-end solutions.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot problems before seeking assistance.
• A proactive approach to considering edge cases and potential failure scenarios.
• A genuine commitment to the operational success and reliability of systems.
• Effective use of tools, including AI, to enhance productivity without compromising quality.

Success Metrics:

• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact customers.
• Consistently improve the reliability of systems they work on.
• Transition from guided tasks to independent project ownership.
• Contribute to enhancing the team's development and deployment practices.

Company Principles:

• Concentrate on a few high-impact goals.
• Measure critical metrics and ensure visibility.
• Take responsibility for outcomes, not just activities.
• Ship reliably and foster improvement through discipline.

Who Should Not Apply:

• Individuals seeking exclusively remote positions.
• Those who prefer clearly defined tasks over ambiguous challenges.
• Candidates uninterested in understanding systems beyond their immediate scope.
• Individuals who require extensive direction and struggle with independent work.
• Those uncomfortable with performance measurement based on outcomes and system metrics.
• Engineers who wish to specialize narrowly early in their careers.

Compensation:

• Competitive, market-aligned salary.
• Performance and impact-based bonuses and growth opportunities.

This role in Mumbai presents a unique opportunity for early-career engineers to develop substantial engineering judgment by working on production systems for financial institutions. You will learn about system behavior under real-world constraints and gain the ability to own and enhance critical infrastructure. Onsetto offers an environment for ambitious individuals seeking to become strong engineers through meaningful work and high standards.