NinjaTrader
Sr. Software Engineer II, Fullstack - NT Connect
Chicago, IL · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$1,398 more — $141,398 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $141,398 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey.
- Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Responsibilities
- NinjaTrader is building NT Connect - our API-based brokerage integration layer that powers connections with introducing brokers, fintech partners, and third-party platforms.
- Fullstack Engineer to join the NT Connect team and help us design and build the services, APIs, and developer experience that make our platform a joy to integrate with.
- If you're passionate about crafting high-quality full-stack systems in a fintech environment where your work directly shapes partner outcomes and trading experiences, this is your opportunity.
- You'll work across the entire stack - backend services, API architecture, web tooling, and partner integration workflows - to create a scalable, secure, high-throughput platform.
- Design and implement scalable, efficient backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, deployed on cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., Google Cloud Platform)
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate design prototypes into high-quality, scalable frontend code that adheres to NinjaTrader's design system and branding guidelines
- Ensure seamless integration of frontend components with backend systems, including account management tools, partner onboarding flows, and real-time market data feeds
- Develop and maintain real-time performance monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the platform remains responsive, observable, and production-ready
- Collaborate with other engineering teams, QA, and Product Managers to deliver end-to- end partner solutions that meet reliability, compliance, and usability standards
- Strong backend engineering skills with Node.js and TypeScript, including building production-grade APIs, authentication flows, and API versioning strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong depth across both frontend and backend systems
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native environments: Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP
Nice to have
- Experience with performance optimization, caching strategies, and event-driven architectures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, API key systems, or signed request authentication patterns
- Experience with financial, brokerage, or trading systems
- Experience with message queues or streaming platforms (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka)
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
- Experience working in a regulated fintech, trading, or brokerage environment
- Strong frontend engineering skills with a modern framework (React preferred)
Skills
- For the latest listings and details, please visit:
- https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader!
- Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating.
- Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph.
- So, why work at NinjaTrader?
- Sounds too good to be true?
- Take it from our employees.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role will be $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD.
- In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%.
- Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
- Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader.
- Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Benefits
- Contribute to the development, optimization, and operational health of NT Connect's web-based platform, building new features and maintaining existing ones across the full stack
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- Our Core Benefits Include:
Company info
- JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader!
- Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement.
- Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
- We're looking f or a Sr.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
This listing is sourced directly from NinjaTrader's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.