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<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>You will work closely with our Investments Product Management team throughout the software development process.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.</li>
<li>Unit and integration test development using Scala Test</li>
<li>Active participation in stand-up meetings</li>
<li>Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process</li>
<li>Support clients through system integrations and production issues</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>Degree in Software Engineering</li>
<li>9+ years of web-based application development</li>
<li>2+ years experience in Scala. (Node.js or Java is a plus)</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices</li>
<li>Passion for actively learning new technologies</li>
<li>Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required</li>
<li>Solid problem-solving abilities</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Collaborative approach to software development</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
<p>The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000. 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).</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>For additional information on iCapital, please visit <a href="https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us">https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us</a> Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc">https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc</a> | Awards Disclaimer: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icapitalnetwork.com%2Fabout-us%2Frecognition%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckturlis%40icapitalnetwork.com%7C7f07161790634b9fc3fc08da748bec16%7C0ac51d2823c34b35a9fbe1a17aa9eff1%7C0%7C0%7C637950441561507201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HAZm4uhhP8r6HVKnBqOMq5jbXmgOrHlsPCur9U4JRis%3D&reserved=0">https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/</a></p>
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<p>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.</p>
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What you'll do
The engineer will be integral in designing and implementing systems for the platform, focusing on building highly performant and intuitive APIs and applications. Responsibilities include building cloud-native services using Scala frameworks, developing tests, participating in code reviews, and supporting clients with integrations and production issues.
About iCapital
Innovating at the intersection of technology and investment opportunity, iCapital streamlines the integration of alternative investment strategies into client portfolios. For asset managers seeking to capture private wealth assets and advisors looking to diversify through private market investing, iCapital provides the means to grow and scale efficiently.
At the forefront of the digital transformation in alternative investing, iCapital’s secure platform delivers a complete portfolio of management capabilities for education, transactions, data flows, analytics, and client support throughout the investment lifecycle. With $880 billion of global volume activity on platform, inclusive of $220 billion in global alternative assets, the iCapital operating system automates and streamlines the complex process of private market investing and seamlessly integrates with clients’ existing infrastructure platform and tools.
iCapital employs more than 1,750 people globally and has 16 offices worldwide, including New York, Greenwich, Zurich, Lisbon, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Toronto. iCapital has consistently been recognized for its outstanding innovation, fintech industry leadership, and performance, including CNBC World Top Fintech Companies for 2024, and Forbes Fintech 50 for seven consecutive years since 2018.
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