NinjaTrader-posted 3 months ago
$155,000 - $175,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Chicago, IL
251-500 employees

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.

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python to facilitate customer funding and trading
  • Provide technical leadership within the team
  • Collaborate with finance, treasury, new accounts and trading teams to implement accurate and efficient algorithms and tools to support the back-office
  • Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for back-office processing systems and workflows
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in Python and retail trading technologies
  • BA or MS degree in Computer Science
  • 8+ years of software development experience with designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, with a focus on scalable backend services
  • Experience with Linux environments and scripting
  • Hands-on experience deploying applications or services on Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, etc.) is preferred
  • Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially across technical and business teams
  • Ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of projects
  • Financial knowledge is helpful but not required
  • 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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