Tech Stack

GolangPythonPostgreSQLDockerKubernetesAWS

About the role

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of implementing and delivering new features and projects using languages and frameworks such as Golang, Python, and PostgreSQL
Build and maintain data pipelines and tooling powering analytics, operational workflows, and product capabilities
Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
Conduct thoughtful code reviews and enforce clean code standards and excellent coding practices
Learn from senior engineers, contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, and expand technical skills
Partner with Product, Data, and engineering teams to translate needs into technical solutions
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation
Support system health and stability through testing, monitoring, and debugging

Requirements

1-3 years of experience building backend APIs or services
Experience developing in Go, Python, or another backend language
Familiarity with databases and data storage technologies
Ability to ship clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Strong interest in collaborative environments and working with stakeholders
Curiosity, adaptability, and readiness to explore new technologies
Self-starter mindset with ability to learn independently and thrive in remote work

Nice-to-Have

Expertise in multiple server-side languages (Go, 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 engineers

About Happy Returns, a UPS Company

Happy Returns, a UPS Company, is transforming the returns experience for online shopping. The company builds a platform that makes returns fast, easy, and delightful for shoppers and retailers while supporting internal engineering operations.