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 DoSoftware Development
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Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications across web and mobile using React, React Native, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js
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Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using Node.js, GraphQL, REST, and PostgreSQL
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Architect and integrate secure, scalable services on AWS
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Implement accessible, responsive, and high-performance user interfaces
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Write clean, maintainable code with a strong focus on reliability and testability
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Define, implement, and analyze product analytics and event tracking (we use Amplitude) to understand user behavior, funnels, and feature adoption
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Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and system health
Product & Project Collaboration
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Translate product and business requirements into well-scoped technical solutions
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Own technical execution from concept through release
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Write and manage engineering tickets, helping define priorities and milestones
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Participate in sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
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Provide technical input on product decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning
Design & UX
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Collaborate with product stakeholders on user flows and feature design
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Ensure experiences align with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and user needs
Operations & Maintenance
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Contribute to production releases for web and mobile applications, including builds, testing, and deployments
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly and thoughtfully
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Contribute to internal tooling, automation, and process improvements
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Ensure systems meet HIPAA and data privacy/security requirements
Requirements
Experience & Skills
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3-5 years of professional software engineering experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Strong full-stack background with:
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Frontend: React, TypeScript, GraphQL
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Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST/GraphQL APIs
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Infrastructure: AWS (or comparable cloud experience)
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Experience shipping and owning production systems on AWS or similar platforms
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Solid understanding of database design, backend architecture, and API performance
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Comfort working across both web and mobile platforms
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Familiarity with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Notion, etc.)
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Ability to own features from concept through launch in a fast-paced environment
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Clear communicator with a strong problem-solving mindset
How You Work
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Comfortable owning features and systems end-to-end
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Clear, proactive communicator with both technical and non-technical teammates
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Thoughtful problem-solver who balances speed with long-term maintainability
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Adaptable and effective in a startup or growth-stage environment
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Mission-aligned and motivated by building technology that helps people
Nice to Have
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Experience in health tech, education, or mission-driven organizations
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Experience with React Native or mobile app releases
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Familiarity with observability, CI/CD, or infrastructure automation
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Prior exposure to HIPAA-regulated environments
Other Requirements
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Occasional after-hours availability for releases or urgent production issues
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Occasional travel for team offsites or collaboration
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Must adhere to company policies related to security, privacy, and compliance
Benefits
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:
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Work alongside respected thought leaders in the recovery space
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Make a direct, meaningful impact on individuals and families
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Help shape product strategy, culture, and execution from the ground up with real ownership
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Be part of a long-term build, growing with the product from early stages to a scalable platform
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Receive health, dental, and vision benefits (full-time employees)
Compensation
$120,000–$140,000, depending on experience
