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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software and Systems Engineer - **Company:** Postman, Inc. - **Location:** New York, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Code Review, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Visual Programming Language (VPL), Node.Js, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Postman, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-and-system-engineer-flows-postman-7313495 ## About the Role 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 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. ## Description 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'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. 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