NinjaTrader-posted 1 day ago
$165,000 - $190,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Chicago, IL
251-500 employees

Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering 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. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 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. As a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Scala in a Kubernetes environment, you will be instrumental in architecting and implementing scalable, containerized backend solutions for our advanced trading systems. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, container orchestration, and a passion for building resilient and efficient financial technology. You will work alongside NinjaTrader's talented development team, designing, building, and deploying back-end server solutions dealing with distributing large amounts of data.

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Scala, leveraging the power of 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 the high-performance and low-latency requirements of trading platforms
  • Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to track and analyze the performance of backend systems 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
  • Direct contact with project managers to help deliver solutions
  • BA or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of software development experience with designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications
  • Professional experience with Scala backend software development
  • Experience with Kubernetes and cloud services such as Google Cloud Platform
  • Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating for issue resolution
  • Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
  • Financial knowledge is helpful but not required
  • 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.
  • 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
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