Software Engineer in Test III

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: .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 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 world's 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 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. So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're 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 true? Take it from our employees. 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 in the world. What you'll do:NinjaTrader's web trading platform is how our customers trade futures—in real time, on live markets. As a Software Engineer in Test on the Web team, you will own quality for a dedicated product squad, embedded as a peer alongside engineers and product managers. Your job is not to gate releases—it is to build automation that makes confident, fast shipping the default. What you test and validate is what traders depend on.In this role you will:Own quality end-to-end for an assigned product squad: from test strategy through release confidencePartner with developers and product managers at the design stage to define acceptance criteria and build testability into features from the startDesign, develop, and maintain Playwright-based automated tests following Page Object Model (POM) patterns and the team's established automation architectureWrite and maintain automation in TypeScript/JavaScript, contributing to shared frameworks and raising coverage standards across the teamCollaborate with engineers on system design, API contracts, and application architecture to ensure observable, testable behaviorOwn your squad's test reliability—identify, analyze, and eliminate flakiness with the same urgency as a production bugIntegrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using tagging strategies (e.g., smoke, regression) so every deployment ships with clear quality gatesApply AI-assisted development tools—code generation, test generation, failure analysis—to improve coverage and productivityPerform manual and exploratory testing where it adds signal that automation cannot, and convert findings into durable automated coverageContribute to junior QA team members' growth through code reviews, pairing, and direct feedbackUphold NinjaTrader SDLC and information security standardsWhat you'll need:5+ years of experience in QA engineering and test automationStrong hands-on experience with PlaywrightSolid experience writing automation in TypeScript or JavaScriptExperience building and maintaining tests using Page Object Model or modular test architectureDemonstrated experience working with engineers on testability-by-design—shaping application architecture and API design to support reliable automationExperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of test design principles and the software testing life cycleProven proficiency with AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., code generation, test generation, debugging assistants) applied responsibly in a production QA contextAbility to own quality for a product area independently, with minimal oversightStrong communication skills—comfortable as a peer to engineers and product managersBonus points for:Experience testing real-time or data-intensive web applicationsAPI automation testing experienceAccessibility testing knowledge (WCAG standards)Experience in trading platforms or fintechCompensation:The salary range for this role will be $82,000.00 - $132,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 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. 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. We are not open to remote candidates for this roleHybrid:For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In 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.