Fortinet
Fortinet
Fortinet develops cybersecurity solutions for protecting networks, applications, and data across diverse IT environments. Its portfolio brings together network security, advanced threat protection, secure access service edge (SASE), and networking capabilities under unified management. Fortinet serves enterprise businesses and government organizations across industries, with more than 700,000 customers worldwide. Job seekers exploring opportunities at Fortinet may find roles connected to cybersecurity, software as a service, business-to-business technology, and the development of secure digital infrastructure.

Senior Backend Software Engineer at Fortinet (Hybrid)

Build scalable backend systems for Fortinet’s cybersecurity platform. Improve performance through cloud services, real-time data technologies, and AI-assisted development.

Description

  • Develop and maintain clean, scalable, cost-efficient backend software
  • Assess and adopt advanced technologies for the engineering stack
  • Use AI-powered tools to accelerate development, automate testing, and improve code reviews
  • Study system data and performance metrics to increase efficiency and resolve bottlenecks
  • Lead technical initiatives, mentor colleagues, and shape architectural decisions
  • Partner with global research teams to define product features from research findings
  • Recommend technical solutions and help other teams integrate them effectively

Requirements

  • At least six years of production experience in backend and data engineering
  • Python development experience is preferred
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor colleagues, and make architectural decisions in an Agile setting
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Practical experience using Redis and Elasticsearch
  • Background building production-grade, real-time, highly scalable systems
  • Experience creating backend services with FastAPI, Django, Celery, or comparable frameworks
  • Experience with cloud web services such as AWS or OCI is preferred
  • Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving Agile environment with a proactive, can-do mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with global research and cross-functional teams on feature definition, technical solutions, and integration

Benefits

  • Total Rewards package designed to support health and financial well-being
  • Workplace committed to diversity and inclusion
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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