Backend Engineer - Assistant Vice President
iCapitalNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 6, 2025
130000 - 160000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
iCapital is a leading provider of technology solutions for alternative investments, offering a comprehensive platform for education, transactions, data management, and analytics. With over $880 billion in global volume activity, iCapital's secure operating system automates private market investing processes and integrates seamlessly with clients' existing systems. The company serves financial advisors, wealth managers, and asset managers worldwide, providing unparalleled access to alternative assets, structured investments, and annuities.
Job Description
iCapital is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement systems powering their platform. The role requires building high-performance APIs and applications with technologies like Scala, Ruby, Node.js, and Python. Team collaboration and a willingness to learn are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Degree in Software Engineering
- 5+ years of web-based application development
- Experience in Scala, Node.js, or Java
- Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts
- Solid problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative approach to software development
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity for full-time employees
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Subsidized healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Telemedicine
- Virtual mental health counseling
- Parental leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off