Senior Frontend Engineer, Flows

Who Are We?

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, empowering over 30 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 seeking a skilled and passionate Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Postman Flows Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and building intuitive, high-performance frontend experiences that align with the Flows product vision. You’ll collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless, user-friendly solutions that delight our customers.

We’re looking for an experienced engineer who thrives on hands-on building, making critical technical decisions, and iterating quickly in an agile environment. You’ll serve as a role model and mentor to other engineers, providing guidance and leadership, while also making a significant impact through influence within and across teams.

Are you passionate about building exceptional developer tools? If you’re driven to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions, we want you on our team!

You can read more about our Flows product vision here.

What You’ll Do

• Design and Development:
• Build high-quality, responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies such as React.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs, optimizing applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility.
• Maintain operational excellence through test-driven development, automated testing, and thorough documentation.
• Drive improvements in frontend architecture to support future scaling and feature development.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Drive improvements in frontend architecture to support future scaling and feature development.
• Actively participate in code reviews, sharing knowledge and contributing to the continuous improvement of team processes.
• Serve as a mentor to other engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.
• Tooling and Integration:
• Develop reusable tools and components that empower other engineering teams to work more efficiently.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services and APIs, ensuring smooth data handling and application performance.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of frontend applications.
• Maintenance and Improvement:
• Continuously refactor and optimize the frontend codebase to improve performance, maintainability, and usability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend trends, tools, and best practices to keep Postman’s platform at the forefront of innovation.
• Identify and address technical debt, ensuring the long-term health and scalability of the platform.

About You

You’re a seasoned frontend engineer with a passion for building innovative, user-centric applications. You have a track record of delivering impactful features and thrive in fast-paced environments. You take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and enjoy mentoring others to help them grow.

• Experience:
• 4+ years of experience in frontend development, preferably in a SaaS or cloud platform environment.
• Proven experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience working in agile environments and shipping features on a frequent basis.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related web technologies.
• Solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimization, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous requests efficiently.
• Proficient with version control systems (git), and build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Babel, etc.) and testing frameworks (Jest, Playwright, etc.).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for UI/UX details.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

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 play a critical role in shaping the future of a product used by millions of developers worldwide.
• Leadership: Lead a talented team of engineers and be responsible for key technical and product decisions.
• Growth: Postman is growing rapidly, and this role offers you the opportunity to develop as a leader in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration: Be part of a passionate and supportive team that values transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.

What Else?

This role is based in NYC, with a reasonably estimated salary range of $175,000 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.