Job description
Who Are We?
Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. Postman is helping developers and professionals across the globe build the API-first world by simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration—enabling users to create better APIs, faster.
The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Boston, New York, and Bangalore - where Postman was founded. Postman is privately held, with funding from Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Learn more at postman.com or connect with Postman on X via @getpostman.
P.S: We highly recommend reading The “API-First World” graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our innovative team in the Bay Area. If you are passionate about cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, and Crossplane, and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we invite you to be a part of Postman’s journey.
This role is highly impactful: the systems you build will be used across Postman engineering, enabling faster delivery, better scalability, and a stronger developer experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to open source, shaping tools that extend beyond Postman’s boundaries.
What You’ll Do
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Ensure the high availability, performance, and reliability of Postman’s cloud services.
Kubernetes Orchestration:
Utilize Kubernetes to orchestrate and automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Collaborate with development teams to optimize Kubernetes configurations for diverse workloads.
ArgoCD and Helm Expertise:
Leverage ArgoCD for GitOps-based continuous delivery of applications.
Utilize Helm for packaging, versioning, and deploying applications.
Crossplane Integration:
Implement and extend Crossplane for managing cloud infrastructure resources in a multi-cloud environment.
Collaborate with the team to ensure seamless integration with Postman’s architecture.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm charts.
Maintain version-controlled infrastructure code for repeatability and scalability.
Monitoring and Logging:
Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions for cloud-based applications.
Work closely with the DevOps team to enhance observability and troubleshoot issues effectively.
Security and Compliance:
Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and provide technical expertise.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
About You
8+ years of experience as a cloud engineer or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Proven experience with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Istio, Helm, and Crossplane.
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Familiarity with containerization and microservices architecture.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Grafana Stack).
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
What Else?
In addition to Postman’s pay-on-performance philosophy, and a flexible schedule working with a fun, collaborative team, Postman offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Along with that, our wellness programs will help you stay in the best of your physical and mental health. Our frequent and fascinating team-building events will keep you connected, while our donation-matching program can support the causes you care about. We’re building a long-term company with an inclusive culture where everyone can be the best version of themselves.
At Postman, we embrace a hybrid work model. For all roles based out of San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and New York, employees are expected to come into the office 3-days a week. We were thoughtful in our approach which is based on balancing flexibility and collaboration and grounded in feedback from our workforce, leadership team, and peers. The benefits of our hybrid office model will be shared knowledge, brainstorming sessions, communication, and building trust in-person that cannot be replicated via zoom.
Our Values
At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency and honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.
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.
