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

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