Senior Engineer, Backend - Workspaces at Postman

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Requirements

  • Experience with cloud computing and distributed systems, having worked on customer-facing systems at scale
  • Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles
  • At least 5+ years of experience building applications in high-level programming languages, especially Javascript, Python

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of cutting-edge APIs and products in collaboration with a dynamic, cross-functional team that includes Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers specializing in Support, Quality, Security, and Platform
  • Rapidly construct functional prototypes to address both internal and external use-cases, driving the product’s evolution
  • Offer technical leadership and mentorship to fellow engineers, sharing best practices and elevating collective expertise
  • Contribute to roadmap planning, coordinating with all stakeholders to align products with strategic goals
  • Lead the architecting and design of collection systems, partnering with stakeholders to ensure robust functionality and strategic integration
  • Take ownership of the maturation of existing systems, defining initiatives to enhance functionality, reliability, and performance
  • Identify and champion initiatives that drive architectural improvement and innovation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend EngineeringAPI DevelopmentGoJavaNode.jsPostgreSQLRedisKubernetesDockerMicroservicesScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Senior Engineer role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Senior Engineer, Backend - Workspaces role?

The role requires experience in backend engineering for high-scale systems, technical leadership, mentorship skills, and the ability to prototype rapidly and drive engineering strategy.

What is the team structure like for this position at Postman?

The position is part of the workspaces team, which works in a dynamic, cross-functional manner with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers specializing in Support, Quality, Security, and Platform.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer role?

A strong candidate is an experienced engineer with technical leadership skills, ability to mentor others, prototype rapidly, and drive long-term engineering strategy while collaborating cross-functionally to improve user experience at scale.

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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