ProSearch is seeking a Systems Developer Lead in Portland, Maine to support a confidential nonprofit healthcare organization in a hybrid work environment. This organization plays a critical role in improving how healthcare data is managed, protected, and understood across the U.S.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Developer Lead who enjoys staying hands-on while also guiding a small, collaborative development team. You will help design and operate a secure, highly scalable data platform that supports healthcare claims data for more than 130 million individuals.
The role is hybrid, with three days (Tues, Wed, Thurs.) per week in a beautiful office located in Portland, ME.
Why This Role Matters
You will be a key technical leader within a high-impact organization that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. This is a chance to influence architecture decisions, mentor developers, and build systems that truly make a difference in healthcare data transparency and reliability.
What You Will Do
Technical Leadership and Development
- Design, build, and maintain public-facing web applications and API endpoints
- Architect backend services and scalable database schemas
- Write clean, efficient, and practical code with long-term maintainability in mind
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance
Team Leadership and Collaboration
Balance hands-on development with team leadership and project coordinationSupport developers through thoughtful code reviews and peer programmingServe as a mentor and role model for junior team membersRecommend, evaluate, and help adopt new tools and technologiesCreate clear, useful, and well-organized technical documentationData Security and Compliance
Uphold strict privacy, security, and compliance standards for sensitive healthcare dataEnsure data is accessed, processed, stored, and transmitted according to company policiesPromptly report any suspected or actual security or privacy issuesAdhere to all company policies and regulatory requirementsWhat We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related fieldStrong experience in application development using Java, SQL, Ruby, or similar languagesExperience with modern web development frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Spring, or ReactHands-on experience designing and working with databases and complex data structuresFamiliarity with AWS and cloud-based infrastructureAbility to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong organizational, communication, and time management skillsComfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with accountability for resultsPreferred Experience
Background in healthcare data, claims processing, or regulated data environmentsExperience leading or mentoring developers in a professional settingCuriosity, attention to detail, and a passion for learning new technologiesWhat You Can Expect
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsA collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven cultureMeaningful work that impacts healthcare systems nationwideHybrid flexibility with an engaging, centrally located Portland officeOpportunities for professional growth and technical leadershipReady to Make an Impact?
If you are a driven Systems Developer Lead who wants to combine technical excellence with purpose-driven work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of healthcare data.