Senior Systems Developer

Pro Search is seeking a Senior Systems Developer 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 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• Strong experience building applications using Ruby and Ruby on Rails
• 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

• 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

• 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

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.