Senior Software Developer

We are a fast-moving, high-impact engineering team building and scaling FortiClient EMS and FortiClient Cloud. 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. We value proactive team members who naturally go above and beyond their immediate assignments—developers who spot architectural gaps, fix broken workflows without being asked, step up to help teammates overcome blockers, and take full end-to-end ownership of their code. If you thrive on autonomy, move quickly, and take pride in doing complete, quality work, you will fit right in.

Key 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).
• Team Elevation: Step outside your core domain when needed—whether that means unblocking a peer, refining CI/CD pipelines, or improving system reliability across Linux and networking layers.

Candidate Profile & Core Qualifications:

• 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.
• Databases & APIs: Solid experience designing RESTful APIs and optimizing relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
• Linux & Networking: Strong Linux troubleshooting skills across system, network, and web server layers (e.g., NGINX, TLS, proxies).

Nice-to-Have 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 $140,000- $160,000 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 time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.