JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? 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.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
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.
What you’ll do:
In this role, you will play a critical role in designing and building the server-side systems that power our community features and Add-On framework. Reporting to the VP of Developer Experience, you will be responsible for creating secure, scalable, and resilient systems that can handle real-time data and a high volume of user interactions.
In this role, you will:
- Architect, implement, and optimize backend services and APIs that drive NinjaTrader’s core functionality and next-generation server-side ecosystem utilizing Rust and Kubernetes
- Collaborate with front-end teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure smooth integration with user-facing features
- Build and maintain microservices or modular server-side components to support high availability and scalability
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure performance and reliability of production systems
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing best practices for code quality, deployment pipelines, and system observability
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing a culture of engineering excellence
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, concurrency, and data consistency
What you'll need:
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend or full-stack software development, with a focus on server-side architectures
- Deep proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages commonly used in backend development (e.g., Node.js/TypeScript, C#, Java, Go, Rust)
- Experience working with modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures
- Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines
- Demonstrated experience building and optimizing microservices and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
- Understanding of event-driven or real-time systems, with proficiency in message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) or WebSockets
- Proven ability to design and implement secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend solutions
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills; able to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $165,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD annually. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 12%. 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. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totaling over 55% remote time)
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
- Gym Membership
Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
We are committed to equal 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
