Sr. Software Engineer II (Python, Backend) (Chicago)

Sr. Software Engineer II (Python, Backend)

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?

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

Join a collaborative development team building resilient back-end systems that power customer funding and trading. You'll lead development efforts, ensure high uptime, and contribute to real-time data infrastructure that supports our trading operations. This position requires a proactive and self-driven developer, knowledgeable in current programming languages and technologies with a strong ability to communicate with team members and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that play a crucial role in the efficiency and success of our trading operations.

In This Role You Will

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

What You'll Need

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

Compensation

The salary range for this role will be $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 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. 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.

Location

This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role

Hybrid : For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule : In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer :

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

Our Core Benefits Include :

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.