Backend and Systems Engineer, Flows at Postman

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, API PlatformsIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience shipping production-level software
Proven track record of delivering impactful projects independently and as part of a team
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure APIs (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
A deep commitment to test-driven development
Strong background in system and software development
Familiarity with modern distributed systems
Proven track record of delivery and impact
Ability to contribute quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, responsive APIs using modern backend technologies
Ensure APIs are secure and optimized for speed, scalability, and availability
Maintain operational excellence through test-driven development, strong test coverage, and detailed playbooks
Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to design innovative backend solutions
Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to maintain high code quality across the team
Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture
Continuously benchmark, refactor, and optimize code for high performance and availability
Develop tools to automate engineering workflows and ensure backend efficiency
Ensure uptime, reliability, and effective troubleshooting through observability and operational support
Design, build, and manage scalable, secure software and infrastructure in a Kubernetes environment across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Use Crossplane for multi-cloud resource management
Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentSystems EngineeringKubernetesCloud InfrastructureAPI DevelopmentGoDistributed SystemsHigh AvailabilityLow LatencyHigh Throughput

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Backend and Systems Engineer position?

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Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?

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What skills are required for this Backend and Systems Engineer role?

The role requires experience in developing high-quality, responsive APIs using modern backend technologies, working in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment, and maintaining operational excellence through test-driven development, strong test coverage, and detailed playbooks.

What is the company culture like at Postman?

Postman emphasizes collaboration across teams spanning multiple time zones, hands-on building with weekly iterations, mentoring other engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment preparing for general availability.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is an experienced engineer excited about hands-on building, making key technical decisions, serving as a role model and mentor, and driven to deliver high-quality solutions with influence across distributed teams.

Postman

API development and collaboration platform

About Postman

Postman provides a platform for API development that helps developers and organizations design, test, document, and monitor APIs. The tools available on Postman enable teams to collaborate effectively, allowing them to share and manage APIs with ease. Users can access a variety of features through a subscription model, which includes different pricing tiers for individuals, small teams, and large enterprises, along with a free tier to attract new users. Postman has played a significant role in facilitating data exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering API collections that provide real-time data for healthcare professionals, researchers, and government agencies. The company's goal is to streamline the API development process and enhance collaboration among development teams.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$422.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees