Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President
iCapital
$130,000 - $160,000 / year
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Description
About the Role
The Backend Engineer at iCapital will play an integral role in designing and implementing systems that power the iCapital platform. We are looking for engineers who can build APIs and applications that are highly performant and intuitive. More than checking the boxes on specific technologies, we are looking for driven team members with technical depth and a desire to deliver end products for our clients.
You will work closely with our Investments Product Management team throughout the software development process.
Our platform sits on top of a micro-services architecture with services built in Scala, Ruby, Node.js and Python. If you are not already familiar with the technologies used at iCapital, you will have the opportunity to pick up these new tools and technologies while on the job—with support from management and mentors.
Responsibilities
- Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
- Unit and integration test development using Scala Test
- Active participation in stand-up meetings
- Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process
- Support clients through system integrations and production issues
Qualifications
- Degree in Software Engineering
- 9+ years of web-based application development
- 2+ years experience in Scala. (Node.js or Java is a plus)
- Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices
- Passion for actively learning new technologies
- Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required
- Solid problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative approach to software development
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $160,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/
iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About this role
iCapital is seeking a backend engineer with substantial experience to build and maintain cloud-native services that power its investment platform. You'll work primarily in Scala, designing APIs and microservices alongside teams using Ruby, Node.js, and Python. The role involves writing unit and integration tests, participating in code reviews, collaborating with the Investments Product Management team, and supporting clients through system integrations and production troubleshooting.
This position requires at least nine years of web application development experience and a minimum of two years working with Scala, though Java or Node.js background can substitute. You should have a solid grasp of relational and NoSQL databases, strong problem-solving skills, and genuine interest in learning new technologies on the job—the company provides mentorship and management support for this. The ideal candidate works well both independently and collaboratively, communicates clearly, and holds a degree in Software Engineering.
Based in Salt Lake City with in-office presence Monday through Thursday (Friday remote flexibility), the role offers a salary of $130,000 to $160,000 plus equity, performance bonuses, matched retirement contributions, fully employer-paid dental and vision, telemedicine, mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited PTO.
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