Senior Software Release QA Specialist

Fortinet; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking Software Release QAs to join the FortiClient QA Team. FortiClient is an endpoint security product across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and Chrome OS.

This role focuses on testing FortiClient, ensuring quality before release and coordinating with Fortinet products like FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud, FortiSASE, and FortiGuard.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of software testing or developing experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching.
• Strong knowledge of IPSec, SSL VPN, data encryption and authentication.
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, and software development fundamentals.
• Experience with programming or scripting skills (Python, Perl etc.).
• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in a Windows and Unix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot logically and analytically.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate across departments.
• Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports and test results.
• Knowledge of databases is an asset.
• Knowledge of docker, Kubernetes, cloud products or AI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression testing on FortiClient and related products using manual and automated techniques.
• Write and maintain automation scripts.
• Identify, document, and track defects found during testing.
• Work closely with developers to ensure defects are correctly identified and fixed.
• Collaborate with Developers, QA, Product Managers to understand new features and use cases.
• Document & publish release notes, user guides, and use case scenarios for new releases.

Skills

Software testing experience

TCP/IP DNS DHCP routing switching

IPSec SSL VPN encryption

QA procedures and methodologies

Programming or scripting (Python Perl)

Windows and Unix environments

Collaborative work

Time management under deadlines

Bug reporting and test documentation

Database knowledge

Education

Degree or technical diploma in Computer Science/Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Fortinet is looking for Software Release QAs to join the FortiClient QA Team. FortiClient is an endpoint security product for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android OS, Apple iOS and Chromebook.

As a Software Release QA, you will be working on testing of FortiClient, which integrates with various Fortinet products including the FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSandbox, FortiCloud, FortiSASE and FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN). These positions are responsible for ensuring Fortinet products meet the high standards we expect before release to the market.

Technical Job Duties

• Execute regression testing on products using a combination of manual and auto testing techniques. Create, maintain, and execute test specifications and test cases
• Write and maintain automation scripts
• Identify, document, and track software defects found during testing
• Work closely with developers to ensure defects are correctly identified and fixed

Writing Job Duties

• Work closely with Developers, QA, Product Managers, and others to understand new features, use cases, and customer scenarios.
• Document & publish release notes, user guides, reference materials and use case scenarios for new product releases.

Job Experience Required

• 3 - 5 years of software testing or developing experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching
• Strong knowledge of IPSec, SSL VPN, data encryption and authentication
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, as well as software development fundamentals
• Experience with programming or scripting skills (Python, Perl etc.)
• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in a Windows and Unix environment
• Demonstrated ability to logically and analytically troubleshoot software
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate well with other departments
• Ability to work on assigned tasks under tight time constraintsDemonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports, and test results
• Knowledge of database is considered an asset
• Knowledge of docker, Kubernetes, cloud products or AI is an asset

Educational Requirement

• A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field

Salary

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $103,000 - $126,000 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.

• 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.

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.

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.