Software Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2026. Fortinet scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a Core Team Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
As a Core Team Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Architect & Scale: Design, develop, and maintain clean, highly scalable, and cost-efficient backend code.
Innovate: Evaluate and introduce cutting-edge technologies into our stack to keep our platform ahead of the curve.
Leverage AI in Development: Integrate AI-driven tools into your daily workflow to accelerate coding, automate testing, and streamline code reviews, maximizing development efficiency.
Data-Driven Optimization: Analyze system data and performance metrics to proactively improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
We Are Looking For:
6+ years experience as a Backend and Data Engineer onproduction environment (Python - Advantage)
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor peers, and drive architectural decisions in an Agile environment.
Experience with relational databases - e.g., PostgreSQL / MySQL
Experience with Redis and ElasticSearch
Experience with production real-time & high scalable production systems
Experience in developing backend services with known frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Celery, or any similar)
- Experience with cloud web services (AWS or OCI - Advantage)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues and find effective solutions
- Innovative and sharp, ability to work in an Agile, dynamic environment with “Can do” approach
Excellent communication skills to work closely with global research teams defining new features based on the research results, and advising for possible out of the box technical solutions, and other teams for best integration
Why Join Us:
At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.
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