Senior Software/DevOps Developer

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada

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 an experienced, highly motivated Senior DevOps Developer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

Fortinet has an exciting opportunity for a Senior DevOps Developer to join our DevOps team. This is a great opportunity for candidates passionate about building automation frameworks and full-stack internal tooling that empower engineering teams across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal web-based systems and dashboards with both frontend and backend components
• Build and integrate automation workflows via CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and RESTful APIs
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks and end-to-end test pipelines using tools such as Behave, Selenium, and Pytest
• Write robust Python scripts and services to automate repetitive processes, data collection, and reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify manual workflows and translate them into scalable automated solutions
• Create and maintain documentation for automation frameworks, APIs, and internal systems

Job Experience Required

• 5+ years of practical experience in DevOps or Software Development roles
• Strong proficiency in Python, including automation, scripting, backend service development, and object-oriented design
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Behave (BDD), Selenium, or Pytest
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
• Solid experience with CI/CD platforms, particularly Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with configuration management tools, particularly Ansible
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/S, VLANs, proxies, firewalls)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Experience

• Experience designing or building internal developer tooling, or code review workflows
• Experience with Linux VM provisioning, including network configuration and file system management
• Full-stack development experience: backend (Flask or FastAPI preferred) and frontend (HTML/CSS/JavaScript or frameworks such as React/Vue)
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration (Ubuntu preferred)
• Familiarity with SSL/TLS and certificate management

Educational Requirement

• A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or a related field

 

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $130,000 - $150,000 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. 

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 an experienced, highly motivated Senior DevOps Developer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business. Fortinet has an exciting opportunity for a Senior DevOps Developer to join our DevOps team. This is a great opportunity for candidates passionate about building automation frameworks and full-stack internal tooling that empower engineering teams across the organization.