Fortinet Principal Software Dev QA Developer 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

471520049

The Principal Software Development QA Developer must be a quick learner, must be able to work efficiently and effectively to identify defects and risk that should be addressed during development test and for release readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Create, review, and execute test plans and cases for all stages of product development.
• Perform detailed manual and automated testing to ensure quality across various networking-related features.
• Design and maintain test environments that simulate real-world conditions with diverse device types and network scenarios.
• Develop advanced network simulation for scaling and performance testing using various protocols and tools
• Provide detailed root cause analysis and actionable recommendations to improve product performance and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues by collaborating closely with developers and other QA engineers.
• Research and integrate new tools, techniques, and methodologies into the testing process.
• Identify, document, and prioritize product risks to guide release readiness.
• Provide technical guidance to QA team members, fostering skill growth and promoting best practices.
• Work with Dev/TAC engineer to reproduce customer issues and analyze the issues.

Requirements:

• At least 10+ years of experience in network product QA testing.
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, 802.1X etc.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience (preferably Python).
• Experience with Pytest and/or other test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Performance test, particularly using Avalanche, IXIA, Jmeter, etc.
• Experience with Authentication protocols such as Radius, Kerberos, LDAP, etc.
• Experience with unit testing and other forms of automated testing with APIs.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills with meticulous attention to detail and with a diligent mindset.
• Familiarity with tools like Jenkins , Docker , and version control systems (e.g., Git ).
• Comprehensive understanding of QA processes and methodologies.
• Experience with tools like Selenium, RESTful APIs, Ansible, and Terraform is a plus.

• Bachelor degree or above in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $110,000 - $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.