Technical Development Lead

Technical Development Lead 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Portland, ME 04101 Hybrid work From $120,000 a year - Full-time Pro Search, Inc. 11 reviews From $120,000 a year - Full-time 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