Postman

Backend Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience working on large-scale JavaScript/TypeScript applications, along with strong fundamentals in test infrastructure and software design. They should also have experience working with scalable test automation frameworks and continuous integration pipelines, and hands-on experience with public cloud infrastructure services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

The Backend Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure will work with a small group of engineers to design and manage processes and systems that improve Postman’s reliability, conceptualize and build internal tooling and frameworks that impact product quality and simplify developers’ lives, contribute to performance measurement capabilities within test frameworks, and drive innovation and continuous improvement by actively seeking new ideas, technologies, best practices, and methodologies to enhance the platform and processes.

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Test Infrastructure
Scalable Test Automation
Continuous Integration
AWS
Azure
GCP
Software Design
Public Cloud Infrastructure

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.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance.
Mental Health Care.
Occupational Accident Insurance.

Risks

Rapid adoption of generative AI tools could increase competition for Postman.
Explosive API growth may challenge Postman's API management capabilities by 2025.
Data breaches due to exposed API secrets pose a significant security risk.

Differentiation

Postman offers a comprehensive API development environment for developers and enterprises.
The platform supports API-first development, automated testing, and developer onboarding.
Postman's subscription model caters to individual developers, small teams, and large enterprises.

Upsides

Postman's acquisition of Orbit enhances community engagement on the API Network.
Release of Postman v11 aligns with AI integration trends, boosting developer productivity.
Gartner predicts 80% of enterprises will use generative AI APIs by 2026.

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