Software Engineer III (Fullstack)

JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLDWelcome 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. 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.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.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 this role you will:Design, build, and maintain full stack solutions for NinjaTrader’s web-based and cloud-based productsCollaborate with cross-functional teams—including UX/UI designers, backend services, and QA—to deliver high-quality features and improvementsContribute to performance optimization, ensuring real-time responsiveness and scalability in mission-critical applicationsWork on both server-side (Node.js, Express, or similar) and client-side (React, TypeScript, or similar) codebases, ensuring seamless integrationTroubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient mannerHelp drive best practices and coding standards to maintain code quality and reliabilityParticipate actively in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous process improvement initiativesWhat you'll need:3–5+ years of professional software development experience in a fullstack capacitySolid understanding of RESTful APIs and/or WebSockets for real-time communicationExperience with cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plusFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testingStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership of features from concept to productionExcellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed or cross-functional team environmentBachelor’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 PTO7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually1 Service Day Annually401k with 3.5% Company MatchLife and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTraderFlexible Spending Accounts for Transit and ParkingLocation: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in certain states.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.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Desired Salary *Are you currently located in the United States? * Select...State of Residence * Select...Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future? * Select...Any other comments you'd like to add?LinkedIn ProfileVoluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18