Senior Data Engineer at Postman

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, API, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience working and scaling with data pipelines and warehouses
  • Good understanding of at least one programming language, preferably Python and Go
  • Experience working with cloud data platforms (e.g., Redshift, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery) to enable efficient storage and query performance
  • Prior experience in building data applications on top of Kubernetes (Most of our data applications run in EKS)
  • Demonstrated skill set in handling and scaling the data stack while keeping it robust and secure
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for action
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Offer mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring best practices and high-quality code standards through code reviews and constructive feedback

Responsibilities

  • Build and Optimize Pipelines: Develop and maintain high-throughput data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and Python, ensuring efficient data ingestion, processing, and delivery
  • Architect Scalable Data Systems: Design a resilient, cloud-agnostic data platform that operates seamlessly across AWS, GCP, and Azure, with strong automation and observability
  • Ensure Security and Compliance: Partner with the security team to implement best practices in data governance, access control, and compliance (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.)
  • Lead Technical Initiatives: Own end-to-end delivery — from architecture and design to implementation and operations — driving high-impact data projects and platform improvements
  • Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, contribute to code reviews, and set standards for engineering excellence
  • Maintain and Improve Reliability: Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues, ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance across all pipelines and systems

Skills

Spark
Kafka
Airflow
Python
Data Pipelines
Data Ingestion
Data Processing
Scalable Data Infrastructure
Self-Serve Analytics
AI Agents

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

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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