Senior Data Engineer

Position:                Senior Data Engineer
Location:                San Diego
Job Description:
We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing for complex financial transactions, especially during month-end cycles. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders and business teams, delivering impactful data solutions that drive strategic decisions.
 Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop: Build and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes using SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks
• Migrate and Modernize: Lead the migration of legacy ETL jobs to modern cloud platforms, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Cloud Integration: Leverage Azure services to optimize data storage, processing, and analytics solutions
• Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions that provide actionable insights
• Performance Optimization: Ensure high performance and reliability of data systems, optimizing processes for large-scale financial datasets
• Innovation and Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends, champion best practices, and mentor junior engineers
• API Integration: Utilize APIs for seamless data integration and connectivity across systems
• Data Quality: Implement and maintain data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data stored in the warehouse

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, with a strong background in ETL processes using SSIS, ADF or other ETL tools
• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with Azure Cloud Services, including Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Database Proficiency: Deep knowledge of SQL Server and other databases such as Postgres, MySQL etc., including complex query optimization and data modeling
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell for data processing and transformation
• Financial Domain Knowledge: Understanding financial systems, especially Loan Servicing, is highly desirable
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Analytics Tools: Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
• API Integration: Experience with APIs and data integration methods is a plus

Education & Other Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Significant experience in data management, data warehousing, and business intelligence within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL processes, and data integration
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficient in using data warehouse and business intelligence tools

Bonus points if you have:

• Advanced college degree
• An eagerness to learn and grow your leadership skills
• A drive to succeed, a sense of urgency, and a passion for your work
• An all-around team player attitude
   

Competitive pay with bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:

• $130,000 to $160,000 
• 401(k) + company match up to 4%
• Long Term Incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual HSA contribution of $1,650
• Life insurance, disability, and critical illness
• Birthday holiday
• 2 floating Community Days
• Free snacks and drinks in the office
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Generous PTO, including Paid Parental Leave
• $2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day
• Community funds, wellness funds, and more

Learn more about our benefits by viewing our 2025 Employee Benefits Brochure.

Goal Solutions, LLC (“Goal” or the “Company”) is an innovative consumer loan servicing and asset management company providing comprehensive and customizable solutions driven by technology, analytics, and industry expertise.
Directly or through its subsidiaries, GSS Data Services, Launch Servicing (“Launch”) and Turnstile Capital Management (“TCM”), Goal provides primary servicing, asset management, collections management, direct collections, administration, and treasury services. Key markets we serve include residential solar, home improvement, student finance, and a growing number of personal loan providers. Currently Goal serves a variety of clients including hedge funds, traditional banks, ABS structures, insurance companies, investment banks, and colleges and universities with over $30B in assets under management.
Goal will continue to grow the business both organically and through acquisitions. Senior Goal leadership has been working together for over fifteen years and we pride ourselves and our work on our mission, values, culture, and service to our community. Our company is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has been named “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal since 2015.
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.