ProSearch is seeking a Technical Development 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 Technical Development 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 Technical Development 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.
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Do you have strong experience in application development using Java, SQL, Ruby, or similar languages?
Work Location: In person