Senior Frontend Engineer, Client Platform at Postman

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

8+ years in Frontend software engineering with demonstrated expertise in code quality, performance optimization, and engineering excellence
Deep understanding of modern web technologies and best practices (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, state management, testing frameworks, etc.)
Experience designing and implementing maintainable, scalable frontend architectures for complex applications, including component libraries and SDKs that can be effectively reused across multiple systems
Proven track record of raising the quality bar in previous roles through both technical solutions and positive cultural impact
Communicates clearly and listens effectively. Seeks new perspectives and builds trust with colleagues
Loves the challenge of constraints and excels at finding creative solutions
Takes ownership of problems, not solutions, and celebrates success as a team
Nice-to-have: Experience with cross-platform applications (Electron or similar) and understanding the unique challenges of desktop/web hybrid apps

Responsibilities

Design and develop modular, well-documented SDKs and component libraries that serve both internal engineering teams as well as external developers, with focus on usability, accessibility, performance, and cross-platform compatibility
Architect extensible frontend systems with clear boundaries, well-defined interfaces, and appropriate abstraction layers that balance customization needs with consistency requirements
Establish and evangelize architectural patterns that promote code quality, maintainability, and scalability across Postman's frontend ecosystem
Champion engineering excellence through active participation in architectural decisions, mentorship of other engineers in frontend best practices, and creation of standards that become embedded in our engineering culture and measurably improve code quality
Proactively partner with product and engineering to identify, prioritize, and eliminate technical debt through strategic refactoring and system enhancements, driving improved development velocity and platform reliability

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactComponent LibrariesSDK DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationBuild ToolingArchitecture DesignDesktop Applications

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Frontend Engineer role?

The role requires 8+ years in Frontend software engineering with demonstrated expertise.

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

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

You'll design modular SDKs and component libraries, architect extensible frontend systems, establish architectural patterns, champion engineering excellence through mentorship and standards, and partner to eliminate technical debt.

What is the team structure for the Client Platform team?

The Client Platform team is a global engineering organization responsible for build tooling, shared libraries, development infrastructure, best practices, and the cross-platform desktop application, serving hundreds of Postman engineers.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Candidates with 8+ years of frontend expertise who can design modular SDKs, architect scalable systems, mentor others, and drive engineering excellence through best practices and technical debt reduction stand out.

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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