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 dynamic backend developer to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.
As a Backend Developer, you will:
Be part of the FortiCASB-SSPM R&D team!
Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available backend services across cloud and on-prem environments.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive root-cause analysis to resolution.
We Are Looking For:
An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:
Experience: 3+ years in backend development.
Technical expertise: proficiency in Python, plus good to have experience with:
Cloud environments
Docker and containerization
Python frameworks like Celery, FastAPI, Django
Document based DBs like ElasticSearch or MongoDB
Caching, queueing – RabbitMQ, Redis
Working with AI coding tools
Systems knowledge: Understanding of Linux systems, networking, security, and performance.
Leadership: A proactive, ownership-driven attitude.
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.
We will only notify shortlisted candidates.
Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years in backend development
- Proficiency in Python
- Understanding of Linux systems, networking, security, and performance
- Experience with cloud environments
- Experience with Docker and containerization
- Experience with Celery
- Experience with FastAPI
- Experience with Django
- Experience with Elasticsearch
- Experience with MongoDB
- Experience with RabbitMQ
- Experience with Redis
- Experience working with AI coding tools
- Proactive, ownership-driven attitude / leadership
Fortinet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortinet and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortinet.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage includes a no-premium HDHP option with HSA funding alongside PPO/HMO choices, reducing employee costs at enrollment. Eligibility starts on the date of hire and includes company-paid life and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health access through Modern Health and an EAP offers therapy, coaching, and counseling resources. Lifestyle extras such as legal assistance, commuter benefits, pet-insurance discounts, and subsidized meals and snacks enhance everyday support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages include annual bonuses, sales commissions, and stock awards. Earnings potential can be strong in sales when quotas are realistic and attainment is high.
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What We Do
Fortinet develops and sells cybersecurity solutions.
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