NinjaTrader

NinjaTrader

Sr. Software Engineer II, Backend - NT Connect

Chicago, IL · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$190kDetected 57 days ago
JavaKotlinScalaNode.jsDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewGitGCPCloud PlatformsKubernetesCI/CDRESTWebSocketsCybersecurityIncident ResponseRoadmappingTCP/IPDNSCommunicationProblem Solving

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

  • Software Engineer II to join our NT Connect team-our API-based brokerage integration layer that powers connections with introducing brokers, fintech partners, and third-party platforms.
  • In this pivotal role, you will help design, build, and evolve the backend services that underpin our partner integrations, brokerage APIs, and trading infrastructure.
  • As a senior engineer on the team, your work will have a direct impact on partner success, trader outcomes, and revenue growth.
  • You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, QA, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for our broker partners.
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services that power the NT Connect brokerage API platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance
  • Architect and implement RESTful and WebSocket APIs for partner integrations, including introducing brokers, fintech partners, and third-party trading platforms
  • Deploy and manage backend services in a Kubernetes/GCP environment, with a focus on availability, resilience, and observability
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using industry-standard observability tooling (e.g., OpenTelemetry) to track and analyze system performance in real time
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions that meet partner requirements, compliance standards, and business goals
  • Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning, helping shape the evolution of the NT Connect platform

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 8+ years of software development experience with distributed, backend systems, preferably in a high-performance or near real-time environment
  • Strong proficiency in one or more JVM-based languages (Scala, Java, or Kotlin)
  • experience with reactive, message-driven frameworks is highly valued
  • Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP), with a focus on scalability and high availability
  • Deep understanding of modern distributed systems and ability to troubleshoot across the full stack (HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS)
  • Strong understanding of security best practices for exposed APIs and backend services: authentication, authorization, data isolation, encryption, and audit logging
  • Familiarity with financial systems and trading concepts: orders, fills, margin, account lifecycle, and regulated workflows (KYC/AML, reporting)
  • Experience with FIX protocol, market data feeds, or brokerage integration patterns (FCM, clearing, or embedded finance platforms)
  • Experience working in a regulated fintech, trading, or brokerage environment

Skills

  • 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.
  • 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
  • 1 Service Day Annually

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
  • Uphold and elevate engineering quality through code reviews, test coverage, CI/CD pipelines, release readiness, and incident response
  • Our Core Benefits Include:

Company info

  • This role is based in Chicago, IL.
  • We are not open to remote candidates for this role

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
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