Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker dedicated to empowering traders. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design, build, and deploy backend server solutions for their advanced trading systems, focusing on scalability and resilience in a Kubernetes environment.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Integrate backend systems with various market data feeds, ensuring accurate and timely data for trading activities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating effectively for issue resolution
- Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
- Financial knowledge
- Experience leveraging AI/ML tools or technologies to enhance software development, system performance, or automation
Benefits
- Annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
- 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.
- There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
- For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
Company Overview
NinjaTrader provides trading software and brokerage services for futures, forex, and equities markets. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.ninjatrader.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
NinjaTrader has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.