NinjaTrader

Sr. Software Engineer II, Trading Services

Chicago or Remote* · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$190kDetected 41 days ago

ScalaDistributed SystemsGCPCloud PlatformsKubernetesMachine LearningProblem Solving

About the role

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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.

You will work alongside NinjaTrader's talented development team, designing, building, and deploying backend server solutions that distribute large amounts of data.
This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, container orchestration, and a passion for building resilient and efficient financial technology.
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Scala, leveraging Kubernetes for container orchestration
Architect, deploy, and manage backend applications in a Kubernetes environment to ensure scalability, availability, and resilience
Implement and enhance microservices architecture for trading applications, promoting modularity and maintainability
Develop distributed systems to support high-performance and low-latency trading platform requirements
Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to track and analyze backend system performance in real time
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers, to deliver end-to-end trading solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation for backend systems, Kubernetes configurations, and deployment procedures
Work directly with project managers to help deliver solutions

BA or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of software development experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications
Professional experience with Scala backend software development
Experience working with Kubernetes and cloud services such as Google Cloud Platform
Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating effectively for issue resolution

Financial knowledge
Experience leveraging AI/ML tools or technologies to enhance software development, system performance, or automation

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.

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.
NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
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

This listing is sourced directly from NinjaTrader's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.