Sr. Full Stack Developer

Location: Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France

About Fortinet:

 

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) protects the most valuable assets of some of the largest enterprise, service provider and government organizations across the globe. The company's fast, secure and global cyber security solutions provide broad, high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT infrastructure. If you're looking for a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment, then Fortinet is the place for you. With offices in EMEA, we are an equal opportunity employer offering exciting work, competitive compensation and benefits. Fortinet is looking for the best and the brightest to join our highly motivated team.

 

Job Title:

 

Senior Full-Stack Developer

 

Reports to:                                                                                                                                        

 

Infrastructure Manager

 

Location:

 

EMEA Support Center – Sophia-Antipolis, France

 

Job Description Summary:

 

Fortinet EMEA Labs is seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer with a strong interest in cybersecurity to join its Software Engineering team. As a senior member of a six-person team, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of sophisticated application modules supporting our network security infrastructure.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, test, and document complex full-stack application modules in alignment with cybersecurity requirements and business objectives

• Assess and evaluate new application ideas, translating requirements into actionable implementation plans

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions

• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce quality standards through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to best practices

• Identify, analyse, and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt within existing applications

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

 

•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach

•  Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and engineering best practices

•  Advanced proficiency in front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

•  Strong proficiency in a back-end scripting and development languages: Python, Perl

•  Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and web services

•  Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and CI/CD pipelines

•  Solid understanding of application security principles; knowledge of cybersecurity concepts is a strong asset

•  Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly

•  Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

 

Educational and Experience Requirements:

 

•  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

•  Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development, with a demonstrable track record of delivering production-grade web applications

•  Proven experience in a senior or lead technical role, including mentoring of junior team members

•  Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken); French is considered an asset

 

#Ll-Onsite

Fortinet EMEA Labs is looking for a seasoned Full-Stack developer with an interest in networking and cybersecurity. You will join our lab engineering team and help build robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications from designing intuitive front-end interfaces to architect efficient back-end systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and loves collaborating across disciplines.