Senior Backend Developer, Data Team

CapIntel is hiring a Senior Backend Developer to join the Data Team. You’ll design and deliver the infrastructure that keeps our platform fast, reliable, and ready for what’s next. From robust ETL pipelines to scalable backend systems and API integrations, you’ll partner with cross‑functional teams and lead the creation of solutions that power smarter financial systems. Overview About CapIntel: since 2019, we’ve been on a mission to provide magical financial moments for investors, wealth professionals, and customers. Our proposal generation platform helps financial professionals compare, discuss, and present investment options, empowering clients to make informed decisions. We’re a fast‑growing wealthtech company expanding quickly to impact the wealth industry in 2025 and beyond. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines using JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Temporal.io, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. Architect data pipelines and storage solutions for structured and unstructured financial data, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Lead the development of secure, enterprise‑grade API integrations, partnering with third‑party data providers and internal teams. Deploy, monitor, and optimize services on AWS, applying best practices for observability, cost efficiency, and fault tolerance. Drive technical excellence by writing clean, maintainable code supported by thorough unit and integration testing. Participate in and elevate code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning, setting a high bar for engineering quality. Mentor intermediate developers and contribute to the evolution of our backend development standards and processes. Partner closely with product, data, and design teams to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions. What We're Looking For Extensive experience developing data pipelines in any robust backend language, with strong system design fundamentals and the ability to learn or work with TypeScript. Extensive experience creating and maintaining ETL pipelines processing many gigabytes of data. Expertise with MongoDB (or similar NoSQL databases), data modeling and query optimization. Strong background with cloud storage and monitoring services. Comfort with CI/CD workflows and infrastructure as code. A track record of writing well‑tested, reliable code and driving best practices. Solid collaboration and communication skills to bridge technical and non‑technical teams. Nice‑to‑Have Experience Experience with Python for backend scripting or data processing. Familiarity with AWS. Knowledge of search indexing technologies such as Elasticsearch. Exposure to data warehousing, analytics pipelines, or financial data normalization. Familiarity with Temporal.io or similar orchestration platforms. Interview Process 30‑Minute Video Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss your experience and motivations. 30‑Minute Video Call with an Engineering Leader to explore technical knowledge and cultural fit. Take‑home ETL task plus a 60‑Minute Live Review Session to assess problem solving, coding, and use of AI. Inclusion, Privacy, and Application CapIntel believes that all dimensions of diversity are a strength and is committed to equal employment opportunities. We provide an inclusive recruitment experience and accommodate applicants as needed; please email with accommodation requests. To learn how we protect personal data, read our Applicant Privacy Notice. For your application, please answer the following questions thoughtfully to help us understand your qualifications and ensure your resume is reviewed effectively. We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to CapIntel’s mission and culture. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr