[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer II, Trading Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker dedicated to empowering traders. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design, build, and deploy backend server solutions for their advanced trading systems, focusing on scalability and resilience in a Kubernetes environment.

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.
• 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.
• For Chicago-based employees, we follow a 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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