Senior Engineer (Backend)

About the Team :

Postman, as an API platform, has largely been used by the developers to build, test and share the APIs and monitor the API usage. The next logical phase for the developers and testers is to observe and verify how the system behaves under different load profiles. To solve this, Postman launched a Performance Testing product in alpha phase last year.

More details at ​​https://blog.postman.com/postman-api-performance-testing/ 

It was selectively rolled out to developers and enterprises and has gathered larger adoption over time. 

With strong positive feedback from our users, we would like to make this Generally Available (GA) both for App and Cloud.

The team is expanding and this is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an early stage product development. The team is focused on identifying further use cases for our users and quickly iterating on the product to deliver the highest impact to our users and the business. 

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer to massively scale this product, make this available to the existing 4+ million developer network of postman (and beyond) and work towards the monetisation of the same. 

What you’ll do :

• Build high-performing server and client systems that are fast, testable, scalable, and high-quality

• Contribute to code reviews and documentation, and take on complex bug fixes

• Lead projects, from the technical design, implementation, and launch to operation

• Work closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, create technical specifications, and develop project timelines.

• Onboard and mentor junior engineers

Requirements :

• Have 5+ years of experience building applications in high-level programming languages like Javascript, Python, Golang, etc. We primarily code in Javascript.

• Have a customer-centric mindset and would like to take on challenges irrespective of the difficulty level

• Have strong problem-solving skills with a bias for action

• Can make informed technical decisions that ensure the security, performance, and reliability of the team's deliverables

• Offer mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring best practices and high-quality code standards through code reviews and constructive feedback

• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

 Nice to have :

• Experience with NodeJs, React, and MySQL

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities

What Else?

In addition to Postman's pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. If you have little ones in your family, the creche allowance can help in supporting your work-life balance. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves. 

At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Noida, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

Equal opportunity

Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.