Software Engineer, Backend; Release Engineering

Position: Software Engineer, Backend (Release Engineering)

About League

Founded in 2014, League is the leading healthcare consumer experience (CX) platform, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), reaching more than 63 million people around the world and delivering the highest level of personalization in the industry. Payers, providers, and consumer health partners build on League’s platform to deliver high‑engagement healthcare solutions proven to improve health outcomes. League has raised over $285 million in venture capital funding to date, powering the digital experiences for some of healthcare’s most trusted brands, including Highmark Health, Manulife, Medibank, and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Position

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our Release Engineering team, focusing on CI/CD infrastructure, release automation, and developer tooling. This role combines hands‑on development with operational excellence to support our engineering organization’s delivery capabilities.

In This Role, You Will Release Management & Automation

• Manage and execute releases across multiple platforms (Web, Android, iOS, CLIs)
• Develop and maintain release automation tools and bots
• Handle release patch/hotfix requests and coordinate release schedules
• Troubleshoot and resolve release automation issues, including rollback procedures
• Use AI to help scale solutions and streamline existing processes

Infrastructure & CI/CD

• Work with the team to implement CI/CD infrastructure improvements, including migration to self‑hosted runners
• Identify methods to optimize build performance and reduce pipeline execution times
• Manage Circle
  
  CI‑hosted runners and Kubernetes infrastructure
• Maintain Docker execution environments for build and release pipelines
• Identify and act on opportunities to optimize resource utilization and developer productivity

Platform‑Specific Development

• Work on app security improvements and certificate management
• Develop CLI tools and manage external/internal release pipelines
• Handle cross‑platform builds

Developer Experience & Tooling

• Research and implement AI‑assisted development tools for SDK migrations
• Collaborate with security teams on compliance and best practices

Desired Outcomes

• Gain a deep understanding of the release processes followed across different deployment models.
• Develop scalable solutions that optimize the time required to manage major, minor, and patch releases for customers.

About You

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Background in mobile app development and distribution
• Experience with CLI tool development and distribution
• Strong experience with CI/CD systems
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with release management and automation
• Knowledge of mobile development and security practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools

Attributes / Characteristics

• Problem‑solving skills for infrastructure and build optimization
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects

What We Offer

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  We prioritize your well‑being with complete medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Bonus Program:
  Be rewarded for your contributions with our performance‑based bonus program
• Employee Stock Option Program:
  Become an owner and share in our success through our stock option program
• Unlimited Paid Time Off:
  Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Spending Accounts:
  Manage your healthcare and dependent care expenses with tax‑advantaged spending accounts
• Wellness Days:
  Prioritize your mental and physical health with dedicated wellness days throughout the year
• Growth Opportunities:
  We invest in your future with abundant opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Mentorship Program:
  Benefit from guidance and support from experienced leaders in your field
• Flexible Ways of Working:
  Enjoy the freedom to work in a way that suits your life and boosts your productivity

The Application Process

• Submit Your Application:
  You’ll receive a confirmation email right away.
• Intro sessions:
  Learn more about our culture, get alignment on your compensation expectation prior to committing to next steps
• Take‑home assessment
• Meet the Engineering Team:
  Dive into technical…