Senior Software Engineer II, Trading Services

NinjaTrader

Backend Software Engineer specializing in Scala at NinjaTrader. Designing and deploying scalable backend systems in a Kubernetes environment for advanced trading applications.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeChicago • California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Scala, leveraging Kubernetes for container orchestration
Architect, deploy, and manage backend applications in a Kubernetes environment to ensure scalability, availability, and resilience
Implement and enhance microservices architecture for trading applications, promoting modularity and maintainability
Develop distributed systems to support high-performance and low-latency trading platform requirements
Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to track and analyze backend system performance in real time
Integrate backend systems with various market data feeds, ensuring accurate and timely data for trading activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers, to deliver end-to-end trading solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation for backend systems, Kubernetes configurations, and deployment procedures
Work directly with project managers to help deliver solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of software development experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications
Professional experience with Scala backend software development
Experience working with Kubernetes and cloud services such as Google Cloud Platform
Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort resolving uncertainty and communicating effectively for issue resolution
Ability to take full ownership (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, iterate) of projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO
7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
1 Service Day Annually
401k with 3.5% Company Match
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader

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Hard Skills & Tools

Scalamicroservices architecturedistributed systemsreal-time applicationsmonitoring solutionslogging solutionsbackend developmentcontainer orchestrationhigh-performance systemslow-latency systems

Soft Skills

team playerwork ethicanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsownershipcollaborationaccuracyadaptabilityinitiative

Certifications

BA in Computer ScienceMS in Computer ScienceBA in Software EngineeringMS in Software Engineering