Systems Developer Lead

Pro Search, Inc. is hiring a Ruby on Rails-focused Systems Developer Lead to help build and run a secure, scalable healthcare claims data platform in Portland, Maine.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Optimize application performance and scalability across the stack
• Balance hands-on Rails development with team leadership and project coordination
• Support developers via code reviews, pair programming, and Rails best practices
• Mentor and provide technical leadership for junior engineers
• Evaluate and adopt modern tools and technologies in the Ruby/Rails ecosystem
• Create clear, well-structured technical documentation
• Maintain strict privacy, security, and compliance standards for sensitive healthcare data
• Ensure healthcare data is securely accessed, processed, stored, and transmitted
• Promptly report any suspected or actual security or privacy concerns
• Adhere to all company policies and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• Strong experience building applications with 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 technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with accountability for results

Technologies

• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• API endpoints
• RESTful APIs
• JavaScript
• React
• Relational databases
• AWS
• Cloud-based infrastructure
• Ruby/Rails ecosystem
• Rails ecosystem

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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 passion for continuous learning

Role Details

• Location: Portland, ME (hybrid)
• Work location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04122
• Ability to commute: Portland, ME 04122 (Required)
• Annual starting pay: USD 120,000 per year
• Pay disclaimer: Salary range reflects minimum and maximum compensation; offers are typically made between the range minimum and midpoint. Actual compensation determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise evaluated during the interview process, and may vary based on location.
• Minimum experience: 1 years