Backend and Systems Engineer, Flows - New York

Who Are We?

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, empowering over 35 million developers and 500,000 organizations—including 98% of the Fortune 500. We help teams worldwide build better APIs faster by simplifying every step of the API lifecycle and enhancing collaboration.

Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in NYC, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Postman is backed by leading investors such as Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with us on Twitter @getpostman.

The Opportunity

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. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Postman Flows enables teams to collaborate and showcase their APIs regardless of technical expertise.

We are looking for a Software and Systems Engineer to help scale and maintain the Flows runtime system. This system runs mission-critical automations in the cloud, with a focus on low latency, high throughput, and high availability. You’ll play a vital role in developing, deploying, and operating our backend services and infrastructure in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment.

We’re looking for an experienced engineer who is excited not only about hands-on building as we ship and iterate on a weekly basis to get our product ready for GA, but who can also serve as a role model and mentor to other engineers. This role involves making key technical decisions and improvements to the system, as well as effectively making impact through influence within and across teams that span multiple time zones.

If you’re driven to deliver high-quality solutions, we want you on our team!

You can read more about our Flows product vision here.

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

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:

• 4+ years of experience shipping production-level software.
• 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.

Our Values

At Postman, we create with the same curiosity as our users. We value transparency and honest communication—celebrating both successes and learning from failures. We focus on specific goals that contribute to our broader vision. Our inclusive culture ensures that every team member is valued and integral to our success. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: You’ll be working on a core product that directly impacts how developers build and automate APIs globally.
• Ownership: Take ownership of critical systems and help shape the future of Postman Flows.
• Growth: Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaboration: Join a talented, supportive team that values transparency, communication, and collective problem-solving.

What Else?

This role is based in NYC, with a reasonably estimated salary range of $150,000 to $245,000, plus a competitive equity package. Compensation is based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to our pay-for-performance philosophy, we offer comprehensive benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, and wellness reimbursement. Salaries will vary outside of the listed metropolitan areas & the U.S.

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.