Senior Backend Engineer - Senior Vice President

iCapital • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Backend Engineer at iCapital will play an integral role in designing and implementing systems that power the iCapital platform. We are looking for an engineering manager that can lead a medium to large software engineering team through the SDLC process and is comfortable operating in a large-scale organization with many cross-team dependencies. 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—with support from management and mentors.

Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering
• 10+ years of cloud-based application development
• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative approach to software development
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail
• Strategic mindset and ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Scala, Node.js or Java a plus

Responsibilities

• Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
• Lead the direction and development of the firm’s go-to-market strategy.
• Develop new and existing relationships with investment banks, third-party distributors, and distribution partners to develop the product category for the firm.
• Work with internal technical partners to create a product offering that meets the needs of our clients.
• Lead platform and system demonstrations for new prospects, lead responses to RFPs, and work collaboratively with internal and external cross-functional teams platform onboarding and ongoing client development.
• Maintain synchronization across various industry groups to deliver a robust platform solution that addresses key stakeholders needs.
• Take ownership of projects and provide strong analytical support to teammates.
• Develop presentations with significant data and analysis for internal meetings and projects.
• Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000 depending on level and experience.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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