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 be a key leader in our Web Engineering Team, driving technical strategy, mentoring team members, and developing scalable, user-centric web applications. You will collaborate across teams to shape the future of our products and elevate frontend engineering excellence.
In this role you will:
- Technical Leadership
- Define and drive the technical roadmap for frontend architecture and development
- Champion modern frontend best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
- Provide technical mentorship to engineers across teams
- System Design & Development
- Architect and implement high-performance, scalable frontend solutions
- Optimize application performance and ensure accessibility compliance
- Collaborate with backend teams to design seamless API integrations
- Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to create intuitive user experiences
- Influence technical decisions and align teams around shared goals
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Code Quality & Reviews
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
- Implement automated testing and CI/CD best practices
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Operational Excellence
- Monitor, debug, and resolve frontend performance and reliability issues
- Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards
- Drive improvements in development workflows and tooling
What you'll need:
- 10+ years of professional experience in frontend development
- 3+ years in technical leadership or staff engineering roles, delivering high-traffic, enterprise-grade web applications
- Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js, Svelte)
- Proficiency in TypeScript and a strong understanding of JavaScript ES6+ features
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, MobX)
- Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS methodologies (e.g., BEM, CSS-in-JS, TailwindCSS)
- Expertise in performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design
- Hands-on experience with build tools and bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Rollup)
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to influence technical decisions and align teams around shared goals
- A collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams
Bonus points for:
- Prior experience working on financial trading platforms and deep knowledge of their inner workings
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD annually. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 15%. 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.
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What We Do
More than 1.8 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003, we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible, scalable, and user-friendly.
As a bold, innovative thought leader in the trading space, we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support, daily free education and analysis, access to developer apps, and much more.
We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together, we continue to redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and provide the best tools, support, and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community.
Located in Chicago, our entrepreneurial, employee-centric culture is inspiring, innovative, and inviting. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.
Why Work With Us
Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader, you become part of an innovative, forward-looking community that encourages creativity, collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.
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