Technical Lead / Software Architect – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

Our key initiatives include

• LoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
• LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.
  
  

The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.

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Technical Lead / Software Architect – Wearable Safety Technology Platform

Organization LoopRoots Foundation

Location Remote (U.S.)

Position Volunteer (20–25 hours/week)

About The Role

LoopRoots Foundation is seeking a Technical Lead / Software Architect to lead the technical design and development of our Wearable Safety Technology Platform. This individual will define the platform architecture, establish engineering standards, and oversee the development of our web platform, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and wearable integrations.

The Technical Lead will work closely with the Director of Product, AI & Machine Learning Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer, and UI/UX Design Lead to transform the product vision into a secure, scalable, and reliable technology platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the overall software architecture.
• Lead technical planning and engineering strategy.
• Define coding standards, development workflows, and best practices.
• Guide backend, frontend, mobile, and cloud development.
• Oversee API architecture and third-party integrations.
• Ensure platform security, scalability, and performance.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor volunteer developers.
• Collaborate with the Product Director to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support AI, wearable device, and mobile application integrations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend technical improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Lead, Software Architect, or Senior Software Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of modern software architecture and system design.
• Experience building scalable web and mobile applications.
• Experience with REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and software integration.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Passion for building innovative technology that creates social impact.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• API Development & Microservices
• Mobile Application Architecture
• IoT or Connected Device Integrations
• Cybersecurity Best Practices
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Startup or SaaS Product Development
  
  

Why Join LoopRoots?

• Lead the technical architecture of an innovative wearable safety platform.
• Build technology that has the potential to improve safety and access to support services.
• Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team.
• Gain leadership experience while helping shape a high-impact technology initiative.
  
  

Future Employment

Potential for Paid Employment This volunteer position may transition into a paid role following a successful performance review and funding availability