Fortinet

Fortinet

Senior Software Developer

Burnaby, BC, Canada · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$122k-$150kDetected 6 days ago
PythonGoAngularDjangoFastAPIFull-Stack DevelopmentSQLPostgreSQLAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesHelmCI/CDLinuxNginxRESTFirewallLoad BalancingLeadership

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55Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role82
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 35 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 86%

Of 66 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 488 days.99% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

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About the role

  • We operate with high autonomy, low friction, and a bias for action.
  • This is not a traditional corporate environment where you sit in a silo and wait to be handed tickets.
  • If you thrive on autonomy, move quickly, and take pride in doing complete, quality work, you will fit right in.

Responsibilities

  • EMS & Cloud Feature Development: Develop core features on FortiClient EMS that adopt practices adhering to industry standards, while contributing to full-stack web development across both frontend and backend tasks.
  • Project Leadership: Design and lead individual projects, taking full technical ownership and driving them to successful completion.
  • Microservices & Infrastructure: Write and manage microservices architecture to enhance system performance, scalability, and cloud deployment efficiency.
  • Proactive System Optimization: Look beyond immediate task requirements to continuously identify and resolve system bottlenecks, optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL/MS SQL), and streamline containerized environments (Kubernetes/Docker/Helm).
  • Develop core features on FortiClient EMS that adopt practices adhering to industry standards, while contributing to full-stack web development across both frontend and backend tasks.

Requirements

  • High Initiative & Ownership: A proven track record of taking initiative beyond assigned tasks, driving projects past the finish line, and solving unassigned system flaws.
  • Full-Stack & Microservices Mastery: Strong production experience with Python, Golang, and Angular (or equivalent modern frameworks).
  • Backend Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
  • Containers & Orchestration: Production experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
  • A proven track record of taking initiative beyond assigned tasks, driving projects past the finish line, and solving unassigned system flaws.
  • Strong production experience with Python, Golang, and Angular (or equivalent modern frameworks).
  • Hands-on experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
  • Production experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
  • High Initiative & Ownership:
  • Full-Stack & Microservices Mastery:
  • Containers & Orchestration:
  • Solid experience designing RESTful APIs and optimizing relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
  • Strong Linux troubleshooting skills across system, network, and web server layers (e.g., NGINX, TLS, proxies).

Skills

  • Experience with NGINX (reverse proxies, load balancing, TLS termination, or rate limiting).
  • Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Background in network topology, web application firewall (WAF) configurations, or enterprise security products.
  • The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $122,000- $150,000 annually.
  • Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level.
  • All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program.
  • Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.

Compensation

  • The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $122,000- $150,000 annually.
  • Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

  • Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • 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.
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