Senior Java Developer

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Java Developer to design and maintain applications interfacing with networking hardware. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Java development and a solid understanding of networking concepts. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health and Personal Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Group RRSP with company match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience with SNMP, Radius, and other communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications and services.
• Implement device discovery and configuration management.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java Development

Networking Concepts

Multi-threading

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications and services that interface with networking hardware.
• Develop APIs and SDKs for interacting with network devices using SNMP, Radius, REST, or proprietary protocols.
• Implement device discovery, configuration management, telemetry collection, and monitoring features.
• Optimize application performance for real-time device communication and data processing.
• Collaborate with network engineers to understand hardware capabilities and protocol specifications.
• Write robust unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architecture discussions.
• Ensure the security and reliability of applications handling network device communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and software issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, SNMP, DHCP, NAT, routing, switching).
• Experience with device-level communication protocols: SNMP,Radius, CLI automation (e.g., via SSH/Telnet).
• Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and memory management in Java.
• Experience working with network management systems (NMS) or network configuration tools.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, Spring Boot, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD tools, and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $117,000 - $143,000 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.