Engineering Manager, NT Connect at NinjaTrader

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open rolesincluding job descriptions compensation and benefitscan only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details please visit: 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 were empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it 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 worlds leading financial markets with confidence.Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003 NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.But were not stopping there. Were 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.So why work at NinjaTrader Here youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection professional development and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be trueTake it from our employees.Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What youll do:NinjaTrader is seeking anEngineering Managerto lead engineering for our NT Connect Platformour API-based brokerage integration layer that powers connections with introducing brokers fintech partners and third-party platforms. This leader will own the evolution of our brokerage APIs partner onboarding reliability and the roadmap for new clearing trading and funding APIs. This role combines platform engineering customer-facing partnership and close collaboration across Trading FCM Operations Compliance and Product.As a leader in our technology organization your teams work will shape the foundation of our NT Connect strategy and directly impact partner success trader outcomes and revenue growth.In this role you will:Lead the team responsible for enhancing our existing high-quality API platform ensuring scalability reliability and low-latency performanceOversee multiple critical workstreams that support grow and provide impact to traders and B2B business partners alikeCollaborate closely with stakeholders across Product Account Managers Compliance QA and Customer Success to deliver impactful solutions for our broker partnersDrive engineering delivery architecture and operational readiness for the platform components under your domain including the risk engine trading permission systems middleware dashboards and admin consolesPartner with Product leadership on roadmap and prioritization aligned to business growth and partner needsHire develop and retain top engineering talent to support the growth and evolution of the NT Connect teamUphold engineering quality and execution standards including code reviews test coverage release pipelines observability and incident responseWhat youll need:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)Strong background in API platform development for external partners (REST WebSockets or FIX familiarity is a plus)8 years of experience in modern software development with 3 years in engineering management roles leading 0 to 1 teamsDemonstrated experience building and scaling B2B SaaS or platform products ideally involving APIs and user-facing dashboardsDeep understanding of security best practices for exposed APIs backend services and cloud infrastructure including authentication authorization entitlements data isolation encryption and auditabilityProven track record leading cross-functional agile teams and delivering products from inception to productionFamiliarity with financial systems trading concepts (orders fills margins) account lifecycle and regulated workflows (KYC/AML reporting) enabling compliant enterprise-grade API designExperience managing teams across geographies and working with contractors or embedded function groupsExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable presenting technical ideas to both engineers and clientsExperience working in a regulated environment (fintech trading brokerage) is a plusBonus points for:Experience in FCM brokerage clearing or embedded finance platforms (Apex/DriveWealth-style B2B models)Background in GCP Kubernetes Pub/Sub OpenTelemetryExperience with multi-tenant platform architectures and rate limiting strategiesCompensation:The salary range for this role will be $160000.00 - $210000.00 addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. 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. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.Location:This role is based in Chicago IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Minnesota New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington Washington DC Wisconsin.Hybrid:For Chicago-based employees we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and addition to these weekly remote days we offer:20 additional flex remote days annually5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidaysOur Core Benefits Include:Generous PTO7 Paid Holidays Annually 5 Conditional Holidays Annually1 Service Day Annually401k with 3.5% Company MatchPaid Parental Bonding LeaveHealth Vision Dental CoverageLife and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTraderWe 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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 160000 - 210000