Scala Backend Engineer — Cloud-Native Microservices (Remote)

iCapital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Mental health counseling

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

iCapital is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement high-performance APIs and applications within a micro-services architecture. You will collaborate with Product Management to refine requirements and ensure deliverables meet client needs.

The role involves building cloud-native services in Scala and potentially Node.js or Java, with opportunities to learn new technologies and work across teams. Office Mon-Thu with remote Fridays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of web-based application development.
• Experience in Scala, Node.js or Java is a plus.
• Understanding of relational or NoSQL databases.
• Passion for learning new technologies.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative software development approach.

Responsibilities

• Building cloud native services using Scala with open-source frameworks.
• Unit and integration test development using Scala Test and ZIO Test.
• Active participation in stand-up meetings.
• Peer code reviews as part of SDLC and Change Management.

Skills

5+ years of web-based development

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Problem solving

Independent or team work

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Scala

Node.js

Java

Job description

iCapital is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement high-performance APIs and applications within a micro-services architecture. You will collaborate with Product Management to refine requirements and ensure deliverables meet client needs.

The role involves building cloud-native services in Scala and potentially Node.js or Java, with opportunities to learn new technologies and work across teams. Office Mon-Thu with remote Fridays, and a comprehensive benefits package.