Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President

iCapital
VPAlternative InvestmentsOn-site
Location

New York, United States

Date Posted

April 4, 2026

Region

Americas

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Job Application for Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President at iCapital

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.

You will work closely with our Investments Product Management team throughout the software development process.

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.

Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.

Unit and integration test development using Scala Test

Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Support clients through system integrations and production issues

2+ years experience in Scala. (Node.js or Java is a plus)

Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices

Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required

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).

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.

For additional information on iCapital, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc | Awards Disclaimer: https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us/recognition/

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.

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