Platform Software Engineer

Happy Returns, a UPS Company

Platform Software Engineer working on backend systems and data infrastructure at Happy Returns. Responsible for building scalable services and collaborating across teams to support product analytics and operational workflows.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSBigQueryCloudDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBETLGoKubernetesMySQLPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend services and data pipelines using technologies such as Go, Python, and PostgreSQL
Own the implementation of well-scoped projects from design through deployment and monitoring
Work with structured and semi-structured data to support analytics, product features, and internal tools
Participate in system design discussions, contributing to decisions around data modeling, system boundaries, and scalability
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, and provide thoughtful code reviews for peers
Debug production issues and improve system reliability through monitoring and observability improvements
Collaborate closely with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of professional experience in backend or data-oriented software engineering roles
2-3 years of experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB) including schema design and query optimization
Experience building or maintaining data pipelines or data processing workflows (ETL/ELT, batch or streaming)
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go or Python
Ability to take a problem from loosely defined requirements to a working, production-ready solution
Comfort debugging issues across services and reasoning about system behavior
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Bonus points if you have
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with modern data platforms and tooling (e.g., dbt, Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
Experience with event-driven architectures or distributed systems
Exposure to developer tooling, internal platforms, or infrastructure systems
Experience improving performance or reliability of production systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Happy Returns, a UPS Company Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 2015 🛍️ eCommerce 🛒 Retail eCommerce
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Retail Happy Returns, a UPS Company, is a leader in simplifying the product return process for customers and merchants alike. The company offers a seamless returns experience through its innovative Return Bar® network, allowing customers to return items without the hassle of boxes or labels at over 8,000 locations, including over 5,000 UPS Store locations. By combining technology with reverse logistics, Happy Returns enhances customer satisfaction while streamlining retailer operations, aiming to create a delightful return experience. Platform Software Engineer 🔥 53 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $116k - $155k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer Amazon Redshift AWS BigQuery Cloud Distributed Systems Docker DynamoDB ETL Kubernetes MySQL Postgres Python Go Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Design, build, and maintain backend services and data pipelines using technologies such as Go, Python, and PostgreSQL
Own the implementation of well-scoped projects from design through deployment and monitoring
Work with structured and semi-structured data to support analytics, product features, and internal tools
Participate in system design discussions, contributing to decisions around data modeling, system boundaries, and scalability
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, and provide thoughtful code reviews for peers
Debug production issues and improve system reliability through monitoring and observability improvements
Collaborate closely with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions 🎯 Requirements
3–5 years of professional experience in backend or data-oriented software engineering roles
2-3 years of experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB) including schema design and query optimization
Experience building or maintaining data pipelines or data processing workflows (ETL/ELT, batch or streaming)
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go or Python
Ability to take a problem from loosely defined requirements to a working, production-ready solution
Comfort debugging issues across services and reasoning about system behavior
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Bonus points if you have
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with modern data platforms and tooling (e.g., dbt, Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
Experience with event-driven architectures or distributed systems
Exposure to developer tooling, internal platforms, or infrastructure systems
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Hard Skills & Tools

GoPythonPostgreSQLMySQLDynamoDBETLELTdata pipelinesschema designquery optimization

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingdebuggingcode reviewssystem behavior reasoningproject ownershipscalability considerationsthoughtful code writingmonitoring improvements