Sr. Software Engineer II, FCM

The role

You will design, build, and deploy back-end server solutions to distribute large volumes of data for trading operations. You will work with the FCM development team using Python and TypeScript to support customer funding and trading.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python and TypeScript
• Lead development teams by guiding best practices in coding and code reviews
• Own the quality, uptime, and resilience of software
• Collaborate with finance, treasury, new accounts, and trading teams
• Implement robust monitoring and logging using OpenTelemetry
• Review code changes from other team members
• Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency
• Create and maintain technical documentation for back-office processing systems and workflows
• Stay current on advancements in Python, TypeScript, and retail trading technologies

Required qualifications

• BA or MS degree in Computer Science
• 8+ years of software development experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining real-time applications
• Proven experience in Python and TypeScript software development, with a focus on backend systems
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems
• Familiarity with 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, with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools
• Ability to take full ownership of projects from design through deployment

Nice to have

• Direct experience at a futures commission merchant (FCM), clearing firm, or broker-dealer operating under CFTC/NFA or SEC/FINRA regulatory frameworks
• Experience with CME clearing operations or self-clearing implementation such as GMI or other FIS services
• Familiarity with treasury and money movement systems: ACH, wire transfers, fund hold logic, account segregation
• Track record of leading successful platform modernization or cloud migration programs in regulated financial environments
• Passion for futures, derivatives, and trading technologies

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 3.5% company match
• Annual paid time off allowance of 18 days per year
• Seven paid holidays
• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
• 1 Service Day Annually
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

About the company

NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker. Since 2003, it has grown to over 2 million users.