We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Lucknow office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Java, Python and REST APIs to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 7 to 11 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Java, Python and REST APIs. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Onyx Systems is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer at Onyx Systems, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Translate strategy into concrete plans and measurable outcomes for the team.
- Own key projects end to end, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful delivery.
- Identify capability gaps and contribute to hiring and team development.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
What we're looking for
7-11 years of professional experience in a Software Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Java, Python and REST APIs
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Onyx Systems, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science