engineering
Posted 1 weeks agoBackend and System Engineer (nodeJS or Golang)
at Postman
New York, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture.
- 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.
- Design, build, and manage scalable, secure software and infrastructure in a Kubernetes environment across AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm. About You
Requirements
- At Postman, we are revolutionizing the way developers build, trace, and automate API workflows with Postman Flows , a powerful visual programming tool designed to simplify the development and sharing of API-powered applications.
- You’ll play a vital role in developing, deploying, and operating our backend services and infrastructure in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment.
- You must have a strong background in system and software development, be familiar with modern distributed systems, and have a proven track record of delivery and impact.
- You’ll be expected to contribute quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must Have Qualifications : 8+ years of
- Strong foundation in Node.js and/or Golang.
- experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure APIs (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience contributing to 0-to-1 products (building from scratch).
- Familiarity with developer tools for Serverless or PaaS. What Else?
Benefits
- P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman. The Opportunity