Technical Development Lead

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?

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04101 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04101

Salary : $120,000