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# Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President

- **Company:** ICAPITAL LLC
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Akka (Toolkit), Application Frameworks, Code Review, Database Theory, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Backend, Integration Tests, Microservices
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4760ffd073ddbac

## About the Role

* Degree in Software Engineering
 * 9+ years of web-based application development
 * 2+ years experience in Scala. (Node.js or Java is a 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

## Description

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.

Responsibilities

 * Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
 * Unit and integration test development using Scala Test
 * Active participation in stand-up meetings
 * Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process
 * Support clients through system integrations and production issues


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