Senior Software Engineer, Postman Insights
Senior infrastructure engineer responsible for designing and scaling backend systems that process real-time time-series network traffic and build AI algorithms for API analysis.
Backend and System Engineer, Flows
Build and maintain scalable backend services and infrastructure for Postman Flows runtime, focusing on APIs, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments. Requires 8+ years experience with Node.js/Golang and strong operational practices.
210k – 240kNew York, NYSan Francisco, CABoston, MA+1 moreBackend EngineeringHybrid8+ YOE
About the role
The Opportunity
At Postman, we're revolutionizing API workflows with Postman Flows, a visual programming tool for building and sharing API-powered applications. We're seeking a Software and Systems Engineer to scale and maintain the Flows runtime system, focusing on low latency, high throughput, and high availability in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment.
What You’ll Do
Backend Development & Operations
- Develop high-quality, responsive APIs using modern backend technologies.
- Ensure APIs are secure and optimized for speed, scalability, and availability.
- Maintain operational excellence through test-driven development, strong test coverage, and detailed playbooks.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to design innovative backend solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and share knowledge to maintain high code quality across the team.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture.
System Integration & Maintenance
- Continuously benchmark, refactor and optimize code for high performance and availability.
- Develop tools to automate engineering workflows and ensure backend efficiency.
- Ensure uptime, reliability, and effective troubleshooting through observability and operational support.
Cloud Infrastructure & Management
- Design, build, and manage scalable, secure software and infrastructure in a Kubernetes environment across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Use Crossplane for multi-cloud resource management.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm.
About You
Must Have Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience shipping production-level software.
- Strong foundation in Node.js and/or Golang.
- Proven track record of delivering impactful projects independently and as part of a team.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure APIs (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- A deep commitment to test-driven development, operational excellence, and robust software practices.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience contributing to 0-to-1 products (building from scratch).
- Background working with developer tools or similar technical products.
- Familiarity with developer tools for Serverless or PaaS.
Compensation The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $210,000 to $240,000, plus a competitive equity package.
Skills
Node.jsGoKubernetesAWSGCPAzureTerraformCrossplaneHelmCloudFormation
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