Data Engineer

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About The Helper Bees

The Helper Bees’ mission is to help people stay home longer through data-driven services that transform both the payer and the care-recipient experience.

At The Helper Bees, we are reshaping how care is delivered to aging individuals by leveraging innovative technology and insightful data solutions. We maintain multiple SaaS products and payment solutions through our web applications (internal and external facing), a mobile app, and reporting integrations. As part of our growing Data Engineering team, you’ll iterate quickly, have a high impact, and be challenged to design and implement cutting-edge solutions.

At THB, we define our company culture through our Core Values:

• Quickly iterate through solutions: We move at a fast pace which requires quick iterations to find a path to a repeatable solution.
• Seek ways to create immediate impact: Be thoughtful and proactive in how you make an impact on your team. Actively look for ways to make a fast, positive impact.
• Bee the teammate you want to work with: We work as a team, help each other, and encourage each other.
• Ask questions, answer questions: You can't iterate through solutions if you don't ask the right questions, which is why there is an expectation that questions should be asked. When you know the answer, being a good teammate means chiming in to get others up to speed.
• Take the time to celebrate wins: It's so easy for a team that is heads down to forget about all the great things they've accomplished. That's why we make it a priority to remind ourselves to create space to celebrate wins, big or small.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our team and help improve our tools, processes, and technical infrastructure. In this role, you will ensure the availability and quality of our data while contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of The Helper Bees’ products. You’ll collaborate across teams to create scalable and optimized software systems and play a key role in refining our development processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and leverage cutting-edge AI development tools to enhance coding efficiency and develop advanced data tools and solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Key Responsibilities

• Data Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data availability, quality, and scalability.
• Product Development: Build and enhance products using Python, SQL, and modern technologies.
• AI Integration: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools, including Cursor, ChatGPT, and Claude to improve development processes, automate workflows, and create innovative data solutions.
• Collaboration: Communicate across departments to design, build, test, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Code Excellence: Produce quality, testable, and maintainable code while participating in code reviews.
• Problem Solving: Debug complex issues, interact with stakeholders, and design viable solutions with clear trade-offs.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to improving development processes, including deployment, on-call systems, and sprint planning.
• Team Growth: Collaborate within the development team to help each other grow and continuously learn.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with analysts, scientists, and IT to ensure alignment and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Other duties as assigned/necessary

Performance Metrics

• Code Quality: Maintain high coding standards through regular code reviews and adherence to best practices.
• Development Efficiency: Deliver high-quality features and fixes within efficient timeframes.
• Bug Resolution Time: Reduce the time taken to identify and resolve issues.
• System Scalability: Optimize system performance to handle increasing user demands.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Customer Satisfaction: Incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve solutions and enhance the customer experience.
• Continuous Learning: Pursue opportunities for skill development and share knowledge with the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Tools: Experience with in Python and/or SQL. Experience with Bash, Shell scripting, Big Query, Airflow, and is a plus.
• Programming: Cleaning data using code-based approach.
• AI Proficiency: Interest or experience in using AI tools for coding and development of data solutions.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, cross-team collaboration, data storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and embraces change.
• Proactivity: Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize effectively.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree is required, and a graduate degree is preferred. Relevant experience in data engineering, software development, STEM, or related fields. Strong experience with SQL and Python is highly desirable.
• Mindset: A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results from messy data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
• Experience with ETL processes and tools.
• Experience building data visualization reports and dashboards
• Knowledge of modern data storage solutions and database management systems.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools for deployment and monitoring.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a talented, collaborative team dedicated to making a difference.
• Gain exposure to innovative technologies and opportunities for growth.
• Learn and utilize cutting-edge AI tools to enhance your development skills and create impactful solutions.
• Be part of a company that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
• Join a rapidly expanding health-tech startup (~200 employees and growing) with a state-of-the-art technology office located in Hyde Park, offering a variety of exceptional benefits.

Career Progression Timeline

In 3 months:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of our data infrastructure, technical stacks, and development cycles.
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of new data pipelines.
• Begin leveraging AI tools, such as Cursor and ChatGPT, to enhance coding efficiency and workflow automation.

In 6 months:

• Contribute to product enhancements and data reporting
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing insights and solutions for data-related challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools for coding and development, actively sharing knowledge with the team.

In 12 months:

• Contribute to data engineering projects, ensuring scalability and performance optimization.
• Mentor non-technical internal partners to improve company-wide data literacy
• Contribute to the integration of advanced AI solutions into our development processes, contributing to the company's technological advancement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain at your designated workstation for the duration of the workday
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a phone and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (typically on a computer screen)
• This position offers the flexibility of remote work at approved locations within the United States. Candidates must have a reliable internet connection and a designated work environment conducive to professional phone calls and sensitive data. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of working remotely while contributing to our team's success.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take on challenging problems, contribute to impactful solutions, and grow as a data engineer, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at The Helper Bees and be part of a team that’s making a meaningful difference every day!

The Helper Bees is committed to building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and prioritized. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The Helper Bees provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application and interview process. To request accommodation, please let your recruiter know.

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