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? Take it from our employees.

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:

In this role, you will work closely with the VP of Developer Experience and the Ecosystem team to build next-generation community features and an Add-On framework. Your contributions will directly impact the product roadmap, user experience, and overall business outcomes.

In this role you will:

Design, build, and maintain full stack solutions for NinjaTrader’s web-based and cloud-based products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including UX/UI designers, backend services, and QA—to deliver high-quality features and improvements
Contribute to performance optimization, ensuring real-time responsiveness and scalability in mission-critical applications
Work on both server-side (Node.js, Express, or similar) and client-side (React, TypeScript, or similar) codebases, ensuring seamless integration
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner
Help drive best practices and coding standards to maintain code quality and reliability
Participate actively in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous process improvement initiatives

What you'll need:

3–5+ years of professional software development experience in a fullstack capacity
Proven experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and Node.js-based backend frameworks (Express, Nest.js, or similar)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and/or WebSockets for real-time communication
Experience with cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership of features from concept to production
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed or cross-functional team environment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 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. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.

Our Core Benefits Include:

Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totaling 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

Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

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.

Software Engineer III

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NinjaTrader

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