Lead Python Engineer / Developer - Associate

iCapital • Stamford, CT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

iCapital is seeking an Associate Python Developer to join the growing Core Operations Technology team. This individual will have foundational experience in Python programming and a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications. This roles collaborates with senior developers and cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 1-2 years of Python development experience, including Python, web scraping tools (Playwright, Selenium), REST APIs, JSON, and Git
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Linux and Unix environments, and web frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Experience with AWS services, including Lambda, S3, and serverless application development
• Exposure to testing frameworks such as pytest and unittest
• Familiarity with Docker
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Azure or GCP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and scripts.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing code.
• Collaborate with team members on code reviews, design discussions, and agile development processes.
• Participate in the development of REST APIs, web services, and data processing pipelines.
• Assist in writing unit tests and automated test cases to ensure quality and performance.
• Support the integration of third-party libraries and APIs.
• Maintain version control using Git and follow CI/CD practices.
• Work with Lambda functions for serverless computing tasks.
• Manage and interact with AWS S3 buckets for file storage and retrieval.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute ideas for improvements.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000.
• compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus.
• employer matched retirement plan
• generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling
• parental leave
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree