Real job — pulled straight from Helm Health’s careers page · Verified July 28, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Helm Health is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine — a full-time, remote role ($150k–$225k). Apply directly on Helm Health's careers page below.
Staff Back-End Engineer: Claims Engine
Location: USA
Department: Engineering
Location Type: REMOTE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
About Helm Health
Role Overview
Responsibilies
- Build and maintain services that power 270/271 benefit estimate requests and responses.
- Develop and support performant, large-scale claims adjudication integrations.
- Own and improve claims processing pipelines for accuracy, reliability, and throughput.
- Write and maintain documentation for API contracts, data flows, and integration specifications.
- Write performant queries and manage data across PostgreSQL, Redis, and BigQuery.
- Collaborate with product and other engineering teams to translate complex healthcare workflows into reliable backend services.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and incident response.
- Contribute to the on-call rotation for production systems.
Requirements
- 4+ years building, owning, and maintaining backend services
- 2+ years writing Go
- Strong SQL skills, particularly PostgreSQL
- Experience with Redis and BigQuery (or similar analytical databases)
- Experience designing and building RESTful or gRPC APIs
- Experience with thorough testing strategies
- Docker/Kubernetes
- Google Cloud Platform
Preferred Qualifications
- gRPC/Protobuf experience
- Health insurance or claims processing experience
- Experience with 270/271 transactions or healthcare EDI
- Terraform/Terraform Cloud
- Python proficiency
- Incident management and response experience
- Start-up experience
Characteristics
- Self-directed and comfortable owning a domain end-to-end
- Mission-driven — motivated by making healthcare simpler and more transparent
- Willing to ask questions and admit what you don't know
- Detail-oriented — claims processing demands precision, and you hold yourself to that standard
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
Compensation
Benefits/Offerings
- Bonus + equity
- Unlimited PTO (mandatory 12 days)
- Computer + home office stipend
- 401(k) + matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Autonomy and tons of room for career growth
Occasional Travel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health?
The estimated salary range for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health is $150,000 - $225,000 USD per year.
Is Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health a remote job?
Yes, Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.
What skills are required for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health?
The required skills for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health include: Go, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, BigQuery, gRPC, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Terraform, Python.
What is the seniority level for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health?
Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health is a Staff level position.
How do I apply for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health?
You can view the full description and apply for Staff Backend Engineer, Claims Engine at Helm Health on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/helm-health-staff-back-end-engineer-claims-engine-yilew.