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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Back-End Engineer: Data - **Company:** Helm LLC - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000 - $225,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Artificial Intelligence, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Code Review, CouchDB, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Stores, Data Systems, Cursor, Database Queries, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Standard Sql, DataOps, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Data Build Tool (dbt), Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Sentry, Gsuite, Claude, Google Gemini, Terraform, GPT, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-back-end-engineer-data-columbus-oh--da976763-2dde-46e0-b9f3-abc991b235bd ## About the Role * 5+ years in backend or data engineering * Strong Python proficiency * Strong SQL skills, particularly in PostgreSQL and BigQuery * Experience designing and maintaining automated data pipelines * Experience with data quality frameworks, validation, and monitoring * Docker/Kubernetes * Google Cloud Platform, * Go proficiency * Experience with additional data stores at scale (CouchDB, CockroachDB, or similar) * Health insurance or claims processing experience * Terraform/Terraform Cloud * Incident management and response experience * Start-up experience, * Self-directed and comfortable working across systems to find and fix data problems * Mission-driven - motivated by making healthcare simpler and more transparent * Willing to ask questions and admit what you don't know * Systems thinker - you see how data flows through an organization and instinctively look for ways to make it better Internal Tools/Technology * Cursor / Linear / GitHub / Notion / Whimsical * Slack / Google Workspace / Zoom * incident.io / Sentry * Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini - we are an AI-forward engineering team * macOS / Linux ## Description About Helm HealthHelm is a Series A start-up transforming health insurance with "Dynamic Copay" - a new insurance plan that lets members see simple, upfront prices for all medical care before making decisions. Our team is building the infrastructure to power these plans for health insurance payors. With Helm, our clients offer simpler health plans to their members, helping them navigate to higher-value care. Our team has specialized in Dynamic Copay solutions since 2020, and Helm is the only independent platform in the market. We have grown rapidly since our launch, working with clients from local health plans to the nation's largest health insurers. The market is forming around us, making it an exciting time to join!Role OverviewWe're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join our Data team. You'll work alongside our Principal Data Engineer to build and improve the automated systems that power our data infrastructure - pipelines, data quality, integrations, and internal tooling that make the rest of the engineering org more effective.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build automated data pipelines and ETL/ELT processesImprove data quality, validation, and monitoring across production systemsBuild internal tooling that accelerates engineering workflows and reduces manual data operationsWork across PostgreSQL and BigQuery to optimize storage, query performance, and data modelingCollaborate with engineering teams across the org to understand data needs and build scalable solutionsParticipate in code reviews and architecture discussionsContribute to the on-call rotation for data systemsSupport data governance and access control practices to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements across data systemsMaintain clear documentation for data pipelines, schemas, and system dependencies to support team knowledge sharing and operational continuityExperience with dbt (data build tool) or similar SQL-based transformation frameworksRequirements5+ years in backend or data engineeringStrong Python proficiencyStrong SQL skills, particularly in PostgreSQL and BigQueryExperience designing and maintaining automated data pipelinesExperience with data quality frameworks, validation, and monitoringDocker/KubernetesGoogle Cloud PlatformPreferred QualificationsGo proficiencyExperience with additional data stores at scale (CouchDB, CockroachDB, or similar)Health insurance or claims processing experienceTerraform/Terraform CloudIncident management and response experienceStart-up experienceCharacteristicsSelf-directed and comfortable working across systems to find and fix data problemsMission-driven - motivated by making healthcare simpler and more transparentWilling to ask questions and admit what you don't knowSystems thinker - you see how data flows through an organization and instinctively look for ways to make it betterInternal Tools/TechnologyCursor / Linear / GitHub / Notion / WhimsicalSlack / Google Workspace / Zoomincident.io / SentryClaude, ChatGPT, Gemini - we are an AI-forward engineering teammacOS / LinuxCompensationThe target base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000 and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, skills, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Benefits/OfferingsBase salary + bonus + equityUnlimited PTO (mandatory 12 days)Computer + home office stipend401(k) + matchingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceAutonomy and tons of room for career growthOccasional TravelWe meet quarterly as a company.Please note that this is a fully remote opportunity. About Helm HealthHelm is a Series A start-up transforming health insurance with "Dynamic Copay" - a new insurance plan that lets members see simple, upfront prices for all medical care before making decisions. Our team is building the infrastructure to power these plans for health insurance payors. With Helm, our clients offer simpler health plans to their members, helping them navigate to higher-value care. Our team has specialized in Dynamic Copay solutions since 2020, and Helm is the only independent platform in the market. We have grown rapidly since our launch, working with clients from local health plans to the nation's largest health insurers. The market is forming around us, making it an exciting time to join!Role OverviewWe're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join our Data team. You'll work alongside our Principal Data Engineer to build and improve the automated systems that power our data infrastructure - pipelines, data quality, integrations, and internal tooling that make the rest of the engineering org more effective.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build automated data pipelines and ETL/ELT processesImprove data quality, validation, and monitoring across production systemsBuild internal tooling that accelerates engineering workflows and reduces manual data operationsWork across PostgreSQL and BigQuery to optimize storage, query performance, and data modelingCollaborate with engineering teams across the org to understand data needs and build scalable solutionsParticipate in code reviews and architecture discussionsContribute to the on-call rotation for data systemsSupport data governance and access control practices to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements across data systemsMaintain clear documentation for data pipelines, schemas, and system dependencies to support team knowledge sharing and operational continuityExperience with dbt (data build tool) or similar SQL-based transformation frameworksRequirements5+ years in backend or data engineeringStrong Python proficiencyStrong SQL skills, particularly in PostgreSQL and BigQueryExperience designing and maintaining automated data pipelinesExperience with data quality frameworks, validation, and monitoringDocker/KubernetesGoogle Cloud PlatformPreferred QualificationsGo proficiencyExperience with additional data stores at scale (CouchDB, CockroachDB, or similar)Health insurance or claims processing experienceTerraform/Terraform CloudIncident management and response experienceStart-up experienceCharacteristicsSelf-directed and comfortable working across systems to find and fix data problemsMission-driven - motivated by making healthcare simpler and more transparentWilling to ask questions and admit what you don't knowSystems thinker - you see how data flows through an organization and instinctively look for ways to make it betterInternal Tools/TechnologyCursor / Linear / GitHub / Notion / WhimsicalSlack / Google Workspace / Zoomincident.io / SentryClaude, ChatGPT, Gemini - we are an AI-forward engineering teammacOS / LinuxCompensationThe target base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000 and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, skills, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Benefits/OfferingsBase salary + bonus + equityUnlimited PTO (mandatory 12 days)Computer + home office stipend401(k) + matchingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceAutonomy and tons of room for career growthOccasional TravelWe meet quarterly as a company.Please note that this is a fully remote opportunity. Helm is a Series A start-up transforming health insurance with "Dynamic Copay" - a new insurance plan that lets members see simple, upfront prices for all medical care before making decisions. Our team is building the infrastructure to power these plans for health insurance payors. With Helm, our clients offer simpler health plans to their members, helping them navigate to higher-value care. Our team has specialized in Dynamic Copay solutions since 2020, and Helm is the only independent platform in the market. We have grown rapidly since our launch, working with clients from local health plans to the nation's largest health insurers. The market is forming around us, making it an exciting time to join! We're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join our Data team. You'll work alongside our Principal Data Engineer to build and improve the automated systems that power our data infrastructure - pipelines, data quality, integrations, and internal tooling that make the rest of the engineering org more effective. The target base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000 and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, skills, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We meet quarterly as a company. Please note that this is a fully remote opportunity.