Sr. Software Engineer II, Trading Services
You will work alongside NinjaTrader's talented development team, designing, building, and deploying backend server solutions that distribute large amounts of data. As a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Scala in a Kubernetes environment, you will be instrumental in architecting and implementing scalable, containerized backend solutions for our advanced trading systems. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, container orchestration, and a passion for building resilient and efficient financial technology.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
- 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