Backend Software Engineer - Assistant Vice President

iCapital; New York, Greenwich (NY, CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

iCapital is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement high-performance APIs and applications powering the platform. You will work with Product Management to translate requirements and deliver end products for clients, within a micro-services architecture using Scala, Ruby, Node.js and Python.

Responsibilities include building cloud-native services with Python and Scala, testing with PyTest and ScalaTest, and participating in code reviews and SDLC processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering.
• 6+ years of web-based application development.
• Experience in Python, Scala or Node.js.
• An understanding of how SSO works is a big 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.
• Collaborative approach to software development.

Responsibilities

• Building cloud native services using Python and Scala using open-source frameworks FastAPI, ZIO etc.
• Unit and integration test development using Scala Test, ZIO Test and PyTest
• Active participation in stand-up meetings
• Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Skills

Python

Scala

Node.js

SSO knowledge

Databases

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

FastAPI

ZIO

PyTest

ScalaTest

CI/CD

Job 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 Product Management team throughout the software development process, detailing requirements, reviewing work in progress, and addressing issues found via testing. 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 and with support from management and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Building cloud native services using Python and Scala using open-source frameworks FastAPI, ZIO etc.
• Unit and integration test development using Scala Test, ZIO Test and PyTest
• Active participation in stand-up meetings
• Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering
• 6+ years of web-based application development
• Experience in Python, Scala or Node.js
• An understanding of how SSO works is a big 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
• Collaborative approach to software development

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $170,000 depending on level. 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