Software Engineer

Position Summary

Release Recovery is looking for a Software Engineer with strong full-stack experience to help design, build, and maintain digital products that expand access to high-quality addiction and mental health care. This role has meaningful ownership across web and mobile applications, backend systems, and infrastructure, with a direct impact on students, clients, and families.

You'll work closely with product and partner-facing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-centered technology. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building end-to-end solutions and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do

Software Development

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications across web and mobile using React, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js
• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using Node.js, GraphQL, REST, and PostgreSQL
• Architect and integrate secure, scalable services on AWS
• Implement accessible, responsive, and high-performance user interfaces
• Write clean, maintainable code with a strong focus on reliability and testability
• Define, implement, and analyze product analytics and event tracking (we use Amplitude) to understand user behavior, funnels, and feature adoption
• Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and system health

Product & Project Collaboration

• Translate product and business requirements into well-scoped technical solutions
• Own technical execution from concept through release
• Write and manage engineering tickets, helping define priorities and milestones
• Participate in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
• Provide technical input on product decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning

Design & UX

• Collaborate with product stakeholders on user flows and feature design
• Ensure experiences align with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and user needs

Operations & Maintenance

• Contribute to production releases for web and mobile applications, including builds, testing, and deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoughtfully
• Contribute to internal tooling, automation, and process improvements
• Ensure systems meet HIPAA and data privacy/security requirements

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong full-stack background with:
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL
• Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST/GraphQL APIs
• Infrastructure: AWS (or comparable cloud experience)
• Experience shipping and owning production systems on AWS or similar platforms
• Solid understanding of database design, backend architecture, and API performance
• Comfort working across both web and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Notion, etc.)
• Ability to own features from concept through launch in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset

How You Work

• Comfortable owning features and systems end-to-end
• Clear, proactive communicator with both technical and non-technical teammates
• Thoughtful problem-solver who balances speed with long-term maintainability
• Adaptable and effective in a startup or growth-stage environment
• Mission-aligned and motivated by building technology that helps people

Nice to Have

• Experience in health tech, education, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience with React Native or mobile app releases
• Familiarity with observability, CI/CD, or infrastructure automation
• Prior exposure to HIPAA-regulated environments

Other Requirements

• Occasional after-hours availability for releases or urgent production issues
• Occasional travel for team offsites or collaboration
• Must adhere to company policies related to security, privacy, and compliance

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization redefining how substance use and mental health are understood and treated. At Release, recovery is about growth, connection, and long-term transformation—and the work you do here directly contributes to that impact.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside respected thought leaders in the recovery space
• Make a direct, meaningful impact on individuals and families
• Help shape product strategy, culture, and execution from the ground up with real ownership
• Be part of a long-term build, growing with the product from early stages to a scalable platform
• Receive health, dental, and vision benefits (full-time employees)

Compensation
$120,000–$140,000, depending on experience