Institutional Capital Network

Backend Software Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Institutional Capital Network · Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States $130K–$170K Posted 2026-09-28
Salary
$130K–$170K
Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ yr

About the Role

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 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 and with support from management and mentors.

Responsibilities

  • Building cloud native services using Python and Scala using open-source frameworks FastAPI, ZIO etc.
  • Unit and integration test development using Scala Test, ZIO Test and PyTest
  • Active participation in stand-up meetings
  • Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process

Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering
  • 6+ years of web-based application development
  • Experience in Python, Scala or Node.js
  • An understanding of how SSO works is a big plus
  • 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

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $170,000 depending on level.  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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below median
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Institutional Capital Network

Institutional Capital Network

Fintech · Private · New York City, USA

Stage & Valuation
Private · $7.5B
Key Investors
Temasek, Owl Rock, MSD Capital
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iCapital Network provides an alternative investment marketplace and technology platform that connects financial advisors, wealth managers, and asset managers. The platform streamlines access to private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and other alternative investments.
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