Postman

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid (New York City)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable (based on experience and qualifications) The Postman API Network is the world’s largest repository of APIs. This role focuses on building and launching features that millions of developers will use to distribute and consume public APIs. It’s a founding member role for a new NYC-based team.

Company Information

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 35 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has an office in Bangalore, where it was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and launch features that millions of developers will use to distribute and consume public APIs.
  • Lead the design, build, and implementation of backend and frontend architecture to ensure the continued scale of the Postman API Network.
  • Proactively identify and resolve any technical risk to the business.
  • Be a leader, review code, and be a shining example for writing high-quality code.
  • Set and maintain a high bar for operational excellence.
  • Work hand-in-hand with other developers, product managers, and customers to build amazing user experiences.
  • Be a founding member of the NYC-based team.

About You

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience writing production code and maintaining production systems.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficient with React, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
    • Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud architectures.
  • Leadership & Soft Skills:
    • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.
    • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
    • Passionate about mentoring and fostering a collaborative team environment.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Attributes: Mission-oriented, detail-oriented, and able to move fast.
  • Bonus: Experience working in a two-sided network.
  • Bonus: Experience working with NodeJS and TypeScript.

Application Instructions

No specific application instructions were provided. Please visit postman.com to learn more and apply.

Additional Information

  • This role is based in the greater New York City area.
  • The reasonably estimated salary can be requested anytime. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
  • We highly recommend reading "The API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.

Skills

React
JavaScript
Frontend frameworks
Backend architecture
Code review
Operational excellence
Team collaboration

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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