Software Engineer III, Data Pipelines at Mulliganfunding

Headquartered in San Diego, Mulligan Funding serves as a leading provider of working capital (Up to $5M) to the small and medium-sized businesses that fuel our country. Since 2008, we have prided ourselves on our collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused approach. Enjoying a period of unprecedented growth, driven by the combination of cutting-edge technology, human touch, and unwavering integrity, we are looking to add to our people first culture, with highly motivated and results-oriented professionals, to push the limits of what’s possible while creating value for all of our partners.   As a Software Engineer - Data Pipeline at Mulligan Funding, you are responsible for the system design and end-to-end execution of scalable data pipelines within a high-growth fintech environment. In this role, you will build and maintain the mission-critical infrastructure required to integrate high-volume data from PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and a modern Data Lakehouse. You will act as a key technical partner to Data Scientists and Analysts, developing robust Python-based microservices and dbt models to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and accessibility of data used for predictive modeling and strategic business initiatives. What You'll Do Data Platform Engineering • Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt • Develop and maintain scalable data infrastructure across PostgreSQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure services • Manage and evolve Data Lakehouse architecture, including Apache Iceberg table formats • Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems API & Backend Development • Build and maintain Python-based APIs and microservices (Flask or similar frameworks) • Design backend services supporting real-time and batch data access • Enable seamless integration between data platforms and user-facing applications • Work with distributed query engines (Trino) to analyze large, complex datasets Data Quality, Governance & Automation • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data quality issues • Manage schema evolution and database performance • Implement data governance practices including lineage and cataloging • Automate data workflows and improve observability through logging and monitoring AI & Platform Enablement • Support Data Science teams by building frameworks for model development and deployment • Contribute to MLOps workflows using Azure Machine Learning • Containerize and orchestrate workloads using Docker and Kubernetes • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers What You Bring Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles • Strong Python skills with experience in building production-grade APIs and microservices • Deep expertise in SQL and PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning) • Hands-on experience with dbt for data transformation and pipeline development • Experience working with large-scale data systems and data lake environments • Familiarity with Azure services including Event Hub/Grid and Cosmos DB • Experience with distributed query engines (e.g., Trino) • Exposure to MLOps workflows and tools, ideally within Azure ML Nice to Have • Experience integrating with Salesforce or similar systems • Interest or experience in emerging AI patterns (e.g., agent-based systems, autonomous workflows) • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration • Background in data governance, cataloging, or lineage tools Why Mulligan Funding? • High-impact role working on mission-critical data systems • Opportunity to shape the future of data and AI within fintech • Collaborative, fast-moving environment with strong technical ownership We Offer • Comprehensive medical, vision and dental benefits that give you peace of mind. • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) that let you use pre-tax dollars to cover healthcare expenses. • A fantastic 401K with matching contributions that helps you plan for retirement and build wealth over time. • Generous sick, vacation, and holiday benefits that give you the time and flexibility you need to enjoy life. • A gym membership contribution that supports your well-being, and helps you stay energized and focused. • An internal referral program that rewards you for bringing talented people to the team. • Company events that foster a positive and inclusive culture, and create opportunities to bond and grow with your colleagues. Mulligan Funding is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and takes great pride in building a diverse work environment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.