Software Dev QA – FortiVoice

Fortinet; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 92,300 - 112,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Flexible leave policies

Paid Time Off

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Job summary

A global cybersecurity leader in Ottawa is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure high-quality products. You will execute automated and manual tests, create test specifications, and identify defects in collaboration with development teams. The role requires over 5 years of testing experience, strong understanding of security protocols, and scripting skills. Join us for a rewarding career with a competitive salary between $92,300 – $112,800 and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing or network administration experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and security.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and software development fundamentals.
• Ability to write clear and reproducible test plans.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression testing on products using manual and automated techniques.
• Create and maintain test specifications and cases.
• Identify and document software defects during testing.

Skills

Software testing experience

Network administration

Scripting skills with Bash, Perl or PHP

Troubleshooting ability

Understanding of security protocols

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Unix/Linux

Windows operating systems

OpenSSL

Apache

MySQL

Wireshark

Job description

Job Description

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. Fortinet is looking for a senior QA Engineer with strong QA experience and writing skills to join our Ottawa office.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute regression testing on Fortinet products using a combination of manual and auto-testing techniques.
• Create, maintain, and execute test specifications and test cases.
• Write scripts to automate the testing cases.
• Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing.
• Work closely with developers to ensure defects are correctly identified and fixed.
• Work closely with technical writers to document product feature description and trouble‑shooting steps.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of software testing or network administration experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing and switching, VoIP and PSTN.
• Strong experience in Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of OpenSSL, Apache, Asterisk, Iptables, MySQL, Tcpdump and Wireshark.
• Good knowledge of security, i.e. firewall, encryption, PKI, x509 certificates.
• Scripting skills with Bash, Perl or PHP is desirable.
• Experience with virtualization platform such as VMware, KVM, Xen is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to logically and analytically troubleshoot software.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible test plans, problem reports, and test results.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures, methodologies and software development fundamentals.

Educational Requirement

• Minimum Bachelors degree or Technical diploma in Computer Science or equivalent.

About Our Team

Join our team, known for its collaborative ethos, working seamlessly with global customers, internal engineering teams and product development groups. Our team culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We embrace Fortinet’s core values of openness, teamwork and innovation, fostering an environment where team members support each other, share knowledge, and leverage AI to solve complex technical challenges. Our inclusive and dynamic team thrives on collaboration and is driven by the shared goal of maintaining Fortinet’s high standards of excellence in cybersecurity solutions.

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.

The Canada base salary range for this full‑time position is expected to be between $92,300 – $112,800 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 includes 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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.

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.