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.
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.
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 coding, developing automated unit tests, and managing deployments on production systems. 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 process and manage trading commissions
- Implement scalable solutions to handle high volumes of commissions-related data
- Collaborate with finance and trading teams to implement accurate and efficient commission calculation algorithms
- Integrate commission processing systems with existing trading platform and back-office applications
- Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of commission-related workflows
- Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Create and maintain technical documentation for commission 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
- 3+ 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
- Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, good analytical and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to support various projects and business needs
- Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating for issue resolution
- Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects
- Financial knowledge is helpful but not 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.
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What We Do
NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company servicing more than 1.5 million users by providing award-winning software and brokerage services. We build products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world’s leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable, and fun.
Why Work With Us
NinjaTrader’s core values include a dedication to positivity, modernization, and teamwork. We strive to create an engaging, collaborative, cheerful, and forward-thinking environment for our teams. Professional mentorship, skills training, and personal empowerment are our standard. We work hard to “Do the Right Thing” for our clients and our teams.
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