Sr. Engineering Manager (Trader Engagement, Web)

Company: NinjaTrader Group, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Sr. Engineering Manager (Trader Engagement, Web)ChicagoJOIN 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 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 2 million users, and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineering leader to lead our newly formed Trader Experience team. Your work will be core to our mission to be the #1 retail trading platform in the world by making better traders through client-centric web experiences. As a leader in our technology organization, your team's work will have a deep impact on our customers, directly influencing our business's bottom line.What you'll do:

• Mentor and manage a diverse team of Software Engineers across a spectrum of seniority, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in execution.
• Assume an active role in the career development of direct reports with regular 1:1s, direct feedback, coaching.
• Engage in hands-on design and ensure alignment of strategy, architecture, tools/methods with software engineers and architects to execute product roadmaps.
• Oversee release processes and ensure smooth deployments, minimizing downtime and impact on users.
• Hire the best talent to help build and grow NinjaTrader's product engineering teams.What we look for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience working in agile software engineering teams designing and building external client-facing software products in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic product development environment.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing product-focused engineering teams, ideally in a distributed setting.
  • Experience with project management tools such as JIRA.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical problems concisely to a non-technical audience.Our Core Benefits Include:
    • Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)
    • Generous PTO
    • 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
    • 1 Service Day Annually
    • 401k with 3.5% Company Match
    • Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and ParkingWe 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 *How many years of professional Web Engineering experience do you have? *What primary tool do you use for backend development?What operating systems have you built on? (Linux, Windows, GCP, AWS, Azure)Desired Salary *Are you currently located in the United States? *State of Residence *Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future? *Any other comments you'd like to add? *LinkedIn ProfileIf not currently in the Chicago area, are you willing to relocate? *
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