What's a reasonable on-call setup for a 10-person engineering team?

Asked May 19, 2026 Answers 2 Votes 104
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I'm trying to figure out the best on-call schedule for our small team. I want to avoid burnout but also ensure we're responsive. What setups have you used that worked?

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asked May 19, 2026 Alastair Crawford
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8 votes

A rotating schedule where each engineer takes a week of on-call duty is common. Make sure to have clear documentation so they're not overwhelmed during their week.

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Consider a tiered response. Have a primary on-call person handle issues initially, but allow for escalation to others on the team if needed.

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