Senior Backend & Systems Engineer: Kubernetes & Cloud

Postman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Flexible PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Monthly lunch stipend

Job summary

A leading API platform company is seeking a Software and Systems Engineer in New York to develop, deploy, and operate backend services in a Kubernetes environment. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience including strong skills in Node.js, Golang, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves critical low-latency and high-availability responsibilities, along with mentoring other engineers and making key technical decisions. The company values a hybrid work model fostering collaboration and employee well-being.

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).
• Deep commitment to test-driven development, operational excellence, and robust software practices.

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 and strong test coverage.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate with Postman’s architecture.

Skills

Node.js

Golang

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure APIs

Test-driven development

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Helm

Job description

A leading API platform company is seeking a Software and Systems Engineer in New York to develop, deploy, and operate backend services in a Kubernetes environment. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience including strong skills in Node.js, Golang, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves critical low-latency and high-availability responsibilities, along with mentoring other engineers and making key technical decisions. The company values a hybrid work model fostering collaboration and employee well-being.