Sr. Software Test Engineer, Mobile
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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Welcome 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:
Mobile is central to how NinjaTrader reaches the next generation of retail traders. Our Flutter-based platform runs on iOS and Android and the bar for quality is high traders make real financial decisions on it. As a Sr. Software Engineer in Test on the Mobile team you will own automation and quality for our mobile applications working as a peer to Flutter engineers and product managers. You will shape how our apps are built to be testable not just verify what ships.
In this role you will:
- Architect build and maintain a scalable end-to-end mobile automation framework for our Flutter-based iOS and Android applications
- Lead automation efforts across both platforms with a focus on long-term framework stability and coverage
- Implement and enhance mobile automation using Appium WebdriverIO or similar automation frameworks
- Design and enforce a Screen/Page Object Model architecture and project structure that scales with the mobile team
- Write maintainable automation code in TypeScript/JavaScript establishing standards others build on
- Partner with Flutter engineers on application architecture to identify testability gaps and make automation-friendly design decisions early before they become late-stage problems
- Own CI/CD integration for mobile test pipelines: tagging strategies (e.g. smoke regression) automated reporting and pipeline reliability
- Identify analyze and eliminate test flakiness treating automation reliability as a product quality concern
- Apply AI-assisted development tools code generation test generation failure analysis to improve coverage and productivity
- Drive improvement in mobile testing tooling and documentation
- Contribute to junior QA team members growth through code reviews pairing and direct feedback
- Uphold NinjaTrader SDLC and information security standards
What youll need:
- 7 years of experience in QA engineering and test automation with significant mobile automation experience
- Proven experience building and scaling mobile E2E automation frameworks for iOS and Android
- Strong hands-on experience with Appium WebdriverIO or comparable mobile automation tools
- Demonstrated experience working with mobile engineers on testability-by-design
- Deep understanding of Screen/Page Object Model or equivalent patterns for mobile test architecture
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript
- Experience with CI/CD tooling for mobile delivery including GitHub Actions
- Experience designing test strategies that integrate into automated pipelines at scale
- Proven proficiency with AI-assisted engineering tools applied responsibly in a mobile QA context
- Track record of improving automation stability and reducing flakiness
- Strong communication and collaboration skills comfortable as a peer to Flutter engineers and product managers
Bonus points for:
- Hands-on experience with Flutter-native testing tools (fluttertest integrationtest package)
- Familiarity with iOS and Android internals simulators and emulators
- Experience with cloud device labs (e.g. Sauce Labs BrowserStack or similar)
- API automation testing experience
- Accessibility testing awareness (WCAG or mobile platform standards)
- Financial trading systems or fintech experience
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $100000.00 - $150000.00 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. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Minnesota Missouri Montana New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Vermont 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 annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
Our Core Benefits Include:
- 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
We 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:
Senior IC
About Company
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