What you'll do:

You will work alongside NinjaTrader's talented development team, designing, building, and deploying backend server solutions that distribute large amounts of data. 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.

In this role you will:

• 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

What you'll need:

• 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

Bonus points for:

• Financial knowledge
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools or technologies to enhance software development, system performance, or automation

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. 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. *There may be 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:

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