Staff Software Developer (Platform Backend)

Do you enjoy analyzing complex problems? Do you thrive on the challenge of experimenting with new research or technologies to find creative solutions? Are you looking for career and learning opportunities within a dynamic work environment with an innovative company experiencing high growth? Then joining our Fortinet team is the right move for you!

Here at Fortinet, we are looking for a highly motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully contribute to the team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, extensive development experience, and will be able to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

As a Cloud and DevOps engineer, your key responsibilities include:

1. Architect, create and manage build scripts to deploy software in a multi-cloud (FortiCloud/AWS/GCP) environment.
2. Define robust, future proof, scalable, secure, reusable, reliable design, and architecture for SAAS based products for SecOps.
3. Monitor current and future technology trends and make recommendations of solutions and standards that meet the business needs and drive improvements.
4. Perform infrastructure cost analysis and optimization.
5. Build, maintain, and improve container-based Kubernetes environments.
6. Implement new or improve current CI/CD solutions (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
7. Perform ongoing reviews of our application and infrastructure code on ways to improve it.
8. Set up processes and automation for monitoring, alerting, logging across systems.
9. Take the lead in solving and preventing operational issues.
10. Share your experience with colleagues and take an active part in educating.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent education with 8+ years of hands-on experience.
2. Should have a minimum of 2+ years in defining the architecture of SaaS based products.
3. Experience in architecting Kubernetes ecosystem, including competing technologies (deployment, configuration, scaling and management of containerized applications).
4. Acting as a cloud and DevOps subject matter expert and work in conjunction with other project teams on the public/private/hybrid cloud ecosystem to architect cloud native solutions.
5. Deep understanding of DevOps framework, tools, and metrics for build, test, and deployment automation, configuration management, scalable mode of infrastructure deployment, and best practices.
6. Proficiency in managing systems within multiple sites including fail-over redundancy & auto scaling (knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service).
7. Strong systems experience on Unix/Linux, bare-metal, and virtual machines.
8. Strong in Python, Groovy, and shell scripting.
9. Strong understanding of data governance and compliance regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA.
10. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
11. Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $122,500 - $163,300 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources, etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

Why Join Us:

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.