Systems Developer Lead

ProSearch
Portland, ME

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 coordination
  • Support developers through thoughtful code reviews and peer programming
  • Serve as a mentor and role model for junior team members
  • Recommend, evaluate, and help adopt new tools and technologies
  • Create clear, useful, and well-organized technical documentation

Data Security and Compliance

  • Uphold strict privacy, security, and compliance standards for sensitive healthcare data
  • Ensure data is accessed, processed, stored, and transmitted according to company policies
  • Promptly report any suspected or actual security or privacy issues
  • Adhere to all company policies and regulatory requirements


What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
  • Strong experience in application development using Java, SQL, Ruby, or similar languages
  • Experience with modern web development frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Spring, or React
  • Hands-on experience designing and working with databases and complex data structures
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure
  • Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with accountability for results

Preferred Experience

  • Background in healthcare data, claims processing, or regulated data environments
  • Experience leading or mentoring developers in a professional setting
  • Curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for learning new technologies


What You Can Expect

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • A collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven culture
  • Meaningful work that impacts healthcare systems nationwide
  • Hybrid flexibility with an engaging, centrally located Portland office
  • Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership


Ready 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.

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