Senior Software Engineer, Python

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 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 2 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.

About the Role

You will work alongside NinjaTrader's talented development team, designing, building, and deploying back-end server solutions dealing with distributing large amounts of data. Responsibilities include leading development teams by guiding them in best practices in coding, code reviews, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for your software's quality, uptime, and resilience. This position requires a pro-active 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.

What You'll Do

• 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 We Look For

• BA or MS degree in Computer Science.
• 8+ years of software development experience with designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications.
• Proven experience in Python software development, with a focus on backend systems.
• Familiarity with Linux-based OS.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating for issue resolution.
• Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects.
• Financial knowledge is required.

Our Core Benefits Include

• Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)
• Generous PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
• 1 Service Day Annually
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
• Gym Membership

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.