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