Senior Systems Developer
prosearch mainePortland (ME)
Senior Systems Developer
Posted today
prosearch mainePortland (ME)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$120k
About the role
Direct Hire IT Portland, Maine
Location: Portland, Maine
Type: Direct Hire IT
Job #20551 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 Ruby on Rails-focused 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 DoTechnical Leadership and Development Design, build, and maintain Ruby on Rails applications and API endpoints Architect scalable backend services and database schemas within a Rails ecosystem Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Ruby code with long-term sustainability in mind Optimize application performance and scalability across the stack Team Leadership and Collaboration Balance hands-on Rails development with team leadership and project coordination Support developers through code reviews, pair programming, and best practices in Rails development Serve as a mentor and technical leader for junior engineers Evaluate and adopt modern tools and technologies within the Ruby/Rails ecosystem Create clear and well-structured 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 securely Promptly report any suspected or actual security or privacy concerns 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 building applications using Ruby and Ruby on Rails
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and full-stack web applications (Rails + JavaScript frameworks such as React preferred)
- Hands-on experience designing and working with relational databases and complex data models
- Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with accountability for results
- Preferred Experience
- Experience scaling and maintaining production Rails applications
- Background in healthcare data, claims processing, or regulated data environments
- Experience mentoring or leading developers
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous learning
- 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
- Annual Starting Pay Rate: $120k NOTE: Salary Range Disclaimer
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed. Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a driven Ruby on Rails Systems Developer Lead who wants to combine technical excellence with purpose-driven work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to help shape the future of healthcare data.#LI-DNI
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