Sr. Software Engineer, Web - NinjaTrader
Chicago, IL
About the Job
NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage FinTech company with an award-winning platform and over 1 million users. We are building products and services which empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable and fun. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com to learn more about our business.
Creating a great customer experience through delightful mobile and web applications is core to NinjaTrader's success. As an accomplished senior software engineer, reporting to the Software Engineering Manager (Web), this is a terrific opportunity to join a fast-growing, exciting company and work alongside a dedicated team of professionals building innovative and seamless financial experiences.
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop robust and scalable web applications using React, Node.js, and other web technologies
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Implement best practices for code quality, performance, security, observability, and documentation
- Participate in agile ceremonies, lead technical discussions, and serve as a role model to the team
- Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack including root cause investigation and analysis
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend relevant tools and frameworks
- Participate in architecture and code modernization planning and help drive implementation
Key Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development
- Deep understanding of React, Nodejs, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
- Strong desire to work in the futures industry and develop cutting-edge trading applications
- Knowledge of modern frontend/fullstack architecture patterns and concepts
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, state management libraries, design systems, and content management systems
- Experience with Webpack, Google Cloud Platform, Github Actions, JIRA and Recoil preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Our Core Benefits Include:
- 15 days PTO per year
- 7 paid holidays annually
- 401k with Company Match
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- And more!
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.