Senior Application Developer

2 days ago

South Portland, ME, United States ProSearch Maine Full time

Contract South Portland, Maine

  • Location: South Portland, Maine
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #20310
ProSearch is hiring a Senior Application Developer on behalf of a confidential company to work in a hybrid position out of the South Portland, Maine office. This position requires at least three years of professional experience.
About the Opportunity

ProSearch is partnering with a global research leader to hire a Senior Application Developer based near South Portland, Maine. This role is perfect for a hands-on developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building scalable applications that support data management and integration across a broader scientific ecosystem.
You'll work with modern technologies like Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot, and AWS Serverless tools to develop full-stack solutions that directly support life science and research innovation.
What You'll Do

As a Senior Application Developer, you'll design, build, and enhance web applications that drive data accuracy, reliability, and performance for internal and external users. You'll own features end-to-end, from concept and design to deployment and support.
Your key responsibilities include:
  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Vaadin.
  • Build event-driven, serverless architectures leveraging AWS Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, and API Gateway.
  • Develop and document REST APIs to enable smooth communication between systems.
  • Work closely with analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into elegant, scalable technical solutions.
  • Participate in test-driven development (TDD), code reviews, and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
  • Collaborate across teams using Kanban or Agile frameworks to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
  • Support deployment and monitoring using Docker and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
  • Engage in on-site collaboration 2-3 days per week while maintaining hybrid flexibility.
Who You Are

You're a developer who enjoys versatility - comfortable across the full stack but particularly passionate about backend and cloud-based development. You bring curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to work on software that makes an impact in the real world.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong background in Java (Java 17+) and familiarity with or interest in Kotlin
  • Experience with Spring Boot 3 and Vaadin 21+
  • Expertise in AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, API Gateway)
  • Solid understanding of event-driven architecture (EDA)
  • Fluency in RESTful API design and HTTP concepts
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (Google Cloud SQL, AWS RDS, or Aurora)
  • Version control using GitHub
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, Gradle, or Groovy
  • Experience with Cloud Data Management or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Working knowledge of DDD, BDD, or CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience designing system architectures
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an emphasis on team success over individual recognition
What You'll Be Working On

You'll be part of a small, agile development team that takes ownership of the entire product lifecycle. The application you'll help develop enables users to manage and deliver essential scientific data to other systems through a robust network of APIs - supporting breakthrough discoveries in biotechnology.
You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of core data management applications
  • Work across the stack, from Postgres tables to the UI
  • Participate in technical direction, mentoring, and continuous improvement efforts


What You Need to Succeed
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity for learning new technologies
  • Ability to balance technical detail with user-centric design thinking
  • Confidence in communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Commitment to clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement
  • Experience in hybrid work environments and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence
Why Join This Role
  • Work on cutting-edge applications that advance biotechnology research
  • Hybrid schedule with flexibility and work-life balance
  • Collaborate with smart, mission-driven colleagues
  • Competitive pay and contract engagement through ProSearch, Maine's trusted recruiting partner


Ready to Build What's Next?

If you're a Senior Application Developer who loves solving complex problems and creating meaningful software that supports scientific progress, we want to hear from you.
Apply today through ProSearch to join a global biotechnology leader shaping the future of data-driven research.

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