Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. The Sr. Software Engineer II will design, build, and deploy backend server solutions for trading systems, focusing on scalable and efficient financial technology.
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
- 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
- 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
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