Platform Software Engineer

Happy Returns LLC; Georgia; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Returns LLC is hiring a Platform Software Engineer to build and operate backend services powering our data platform and internal tooling. You’ll focus on reliable APIs, data-access layers, and service integrations to improve performance and developer experience.

Day-to-day work includes delivering new features using Go, Python, and PostgreSQL, plus building data pipelines for analytics and operations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience building backend APIs or services.
• Familiarity with databases and data storage technologies.
• Ability to ship clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.
• Curiosity and adaptability to explore new technologies.
• Self-starter mindset with ability to learn independently in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Own successful implementation and delivery of new backend features and projects.
• Design and maintain APIs, data-access layers, and service integrations.
• Build and maintain data pipelines powering analytics and operations.
• Participate in architecture discussions and design reviews for scalability and reliability.
• Uphold clean code standards with thorough testing and reviews.
• Collaborate with Product, Data, and engineering teams to translate needs into solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to speed coding and debugging.
• Monitor and debug systems to ensure health and stability.

Skills

Go

Python

PostgreSQL

Backend APIs

Testing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

At Happy Returns, we’re transforming the most frustrating part of online shopping — returns — into a fast, easy, and delightful experience. Our Platform team builds and maintains the core data platform to support our business, as well as internal tools to support our engineering efforts. We design reliable, scalable services that enable product teams to ship quickly, data teams to operate efficiently, and retailers and shoppers to have seamless experiences.

As a Platform Software Engineer, you’ll build and operate backend services and shared platform systems that power Happy Returns’ products and internal workflows. You’ll focus on designing and maintaining reliable APIs, data-access layers, and service integrations that improve system reliability, performance, and the developer experience across the company.

Your day to day

• Take ownership of the successful implementation and delivery of new features and projects using a variety of languages and frameworks such as Golang, Python, and PostgreSQL
• Build and maintain data pipelines and tooling powering analytics, operational workflows, and product capabilities
• Actively participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the Happy Returns system
• Enforce clean code standards and excellent coding practices by conducting thoughtful code reviews and upholding a commitment to testing and maintainability
• Learn from senior engineers, contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuously expand your technical and problem-solving skills as you grow into more complex projects
• Partner with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate their needs into technical solutions
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation workflows
• Support the health and stability of our systems through thoughtful testing monitoring, and debugging

What you need to bring

• 1-3 years of experience building backend APIs or services
• Familiarity with databases and data storage technologies
• The ability to efficiently ship clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• A strong interest in joining a highly collaborative environment and working daily with stakeholders across the organization
• Curiosity, adaptability and a readiness to explore new technologies, and introduce tools that make the team more effective.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to learn independently and thrive in a fully remote work environment

Bonus points if you have

• Expertise in multiple server-side languages such as Go or Python
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
• Experience with data processing frameworks, ETL/ELT pipelines, or streaming systems.
• Exposure to performance optimization, distributed systems fundamentals, or event-driven architectures
• Interest in e-commerce, logistics, developer experience, or building tooling for other engineers

This is a fully remote position and is not limited to candidates located in Georgia

Compensation

Compensation for this position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, geographic location, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

EEO Statement

Happy Returns, a UPS Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To all recruitment agencies: Happy Returns only accepts resumes from agencies on the UPS preferred supplier list. Happy Returns is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.