Full-Time

Technical Support Engineer

East Coast

Updated on 11/20/2024

Postman

Postman

1,001-5,000 employees

API development platform for collaboration and testing

Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$67.4k - $91.2kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Position is remote but emphasizes collaboration with East Coast teammates.

Category
Customer Experience
Customer Success
Customer Success & Support
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Git
JIRA
REST APIs
Confluence
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience doing technical product support for a modern / SaaS product
  • Previous experience with API Development / SaaS products
  • Excellent client-facing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Very comfortable with technical concepts, great analytical skills, and can explain how Postman works to a range of audiences
  • Familiarity with software products in general, basics of networking, fundamentals of REST APIs, and how the web works
  • Able to work asynchronously with a globally-distributed team
  • Familiarity with support platforms like Jira, Github, and Confluence
Responsibilities
  • Becoming a technical expert on the Postman platform
  • Taking ownership of customer reported issues and seeing problems through to resolution
  • Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve customer issues
  • Working with engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure speedy resolution
  • Streamline process, run experiments, build/maintain internal tools, build proofs-of-concepts for users
  • Contributing to our FAQs, which serve as our customer’s knowledge base
  • Interacting with Postman's developer community of 15 million+ via our support channels, our public Github issue tracker and the community
  • Achieving key metrics around CSAT, responsiveness, and # of iterations to a successful resolution

Postman provides a platform for API development that helps developers and organizations design, test, document, and monitor APIs. Its tools enable teams to collaborate effectively, allowing them to share and manage APIs with ease. Postman operates on a subscription model, offering different pricing tiers for individual developers, small teams, and large enterprises, while also providing a free tier to attract new users. What sets Postman apart from its competitors is its focus on collaboration and its extensive features that support automated testing and real-time data access, which have been particularly valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of Postman is to streamline the API development process and enhance the efficiency of data exchange across various industries.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$422.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

63%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Postman's leadership in the API space is reinforced by its recognition of top APIs and its commitment to developer excellence through initiatives like the Postman API Network Awards.
  • The company's strategic acquisitions and continuous innovation, such as the v11 update, promise significant advancements in API collaboration and developer productivity.
  • Hosting major events like POST/CON 2024 highlights Postman's role as a thought leader and provides employees with opportunities for professional growth and networking.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid growth and complexity of API technology may outpace Postman's ability to manage and secure its platform effectively.
  • The competitive landscape for API platforms is intense, with potential threats from both established tech giants and emerging startups.

What makes Postman unique

  • Postman is the world's leading API collaboration platform, boasting a user base of over 30 million developers from more than 500,000 companies.
  • The platform's recent acquisition of Orbit and Akita Software enhances its capabilities in community engagement and API observability, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Postman's focus on AI integration and API enhancements, as showcased in their v11 update, positions it at the forefront of the API-driven AI revolution.

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Benefits

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Dental Insurance.

Disability Insurance.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance.

Mental Health Care.

Occupational Accident Insurance.