Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud Platform Job in Postman

Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud Platform

Location: Bengaluru

Work Type: Full-Time

About Postman

Postman is the world s leading API platform, empowering over 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500, to build and manage APIs efficiently. We simplify each step of the API lifecycle, enabling teams to create better APIs, faster.

Founded in Bengaluru, Postman is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Boston, New York, and Bengaluru. We are privately held, backed by Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Cloud Platform Team. You will design and implement robust backend systems and APIs that support internal tooling and enhance the productivity of Postman s engineering organization. This role requires a combination of strong backend expertise, problem-solving ability, and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development
  • Build scalable and maintainable backend solutions.
  • Develop high-quality APIs using modern backend technologies.
  • Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, sharing knowledge and maintaining code quality.
• Tooling & Integration
  • Develop tools and components to support other engineering teams workflows.
  • Integrate with backend services and APIs to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Maintenance & Improvement
  • Continuously refactor and optimize backend systems.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to keep Postman s platform cutting-edge.

About You

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of backend development experience, preferably in SaaS or cloud platforms.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Helm and Argo is a plus.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
  • Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid work model with a collaborative team environment.
• Full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and monthly lunch stipend.
• Wellness programs, team-building events, and donation-matching initiatives.
• Inclusive, growth-oriented culture where every team member can thrive.

Our Values

• Curiosity: Explore and innovate boldly.
• Transparency: Communicate openly about successes and failures.
• Focus: Deliver results aligned with Postman s vision.
• Inclusion: Every voice matters.
• Excellence: Strive for the best products and experiences.