Principal Cloud Software Engineer

About the Role:  

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Cloud Software Engineer to join growing Fortinet CNAPP (formerly Lacework) Cloud Systems Team. This team is tasked on Lacework solution system level work - compliance, overall cost optimization, architecture migration – cloud to on-prem, etc.

You will be a technical leader, driving innovation and best practices while mentoring and guiding a team of engineers. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and DevOps principles, as well as a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Responsibilities:

·  Collaborate with product, security and engineering teams to define technical requirements on federal compliance and translate them into actionable solutions.

·  Lead design and refactoring of existing Lacework solution for federal compliance

·  Lead refining and design system cost instrumentation, reporting and proof-of-concept development for optimization

·  Establish measurable practice to gauge cost, performance and capacity. Advocate and work with engineering teams for adoption.

·  Drive the development and implementation of cloud-native applications using microservices architecture and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for on-prem deployment in Fortinet’s data centers.

·  Champion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipeline automation, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm), and automated testing. 

·  Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

Requirements:

·  Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in software engineering, with a focus on cloud computing and distributed systems. 

·  Deep understanding of AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, Kubernetes, Lambda, etc.) and experience designing and deploying applications on AWS. 

·  Strong expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms. 

·  Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation). 

·  Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. 

·  Solid programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.). 

·  Strong database design and optimization skills (PostgreSQL, MySQL). 

·  Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. 

·  Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. 

Educational Requirements:

- Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,700-$254,500. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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.

Why Join Us:
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Embark on a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey with Fortinet. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
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