Software QA Specialist

Fortinet, Inc.; Burnaby; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

EFAP

RRSP with company match

Paid time off

Equity program

Bonus eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Software QA Specialist to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing cybersecurity business.

You will design test strategies, execute manual and automated testing, and work closely with Developers, PMs and other teams to understand features and customer use cases. Required 3–5 years in software testing, strong TCP/IP knowledge, and experience with virtualization environments and RESTful APIs.

Formación

• 3–5 years in software testing.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching.
• Experience with virtual machine environments (e.g., VMware/ESXi, OpenStack).
• Knowledge of firewalls, Linux, and network sniffing tools.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs and UI/UX evaluation.
• Experience with scripting languages (shell, TCL, PERL, Python) is a plus.
• Ability to document defects clearly and reproduce results.
• Bachelor-level degree in CS/related field.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with Developers and Product Managers to understand features and customer scenarios.
• Design test strategy, plans, and cases; maintain test specs.
• Execute manual and automated tests; create automation scripts.
• Identify and track defects; work with Devs to fix issues.
• Document release notes and user guides for new releases.

Conocimientos

Software testing

TCP/IP concepts

VPN technologies

RESTful APIs testing

Scripting (Shell/Python)

Troubleshooting

UX evaluation

Educación

Bachelor in Computer Science/related field

Herramientas

VMware/ESXi

OpenStack

Linux

Windows

Descripción del empleo

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. We are currently seeking a dynamic Software QA Specialist to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and others to understand new features, use cases, and customer scenarios
• Design test strategy, test plan and test cases
• Execute 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
• Document release notes, user guides, reference materials and use case scenarios for new releases.

Basic Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years of software testing experience.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching
• Working experience on Virtual machine environment, i.e VMware / ESXi, Hypervisor, OpenStack
• Demonstrated knowledge of firewalls, Linux, Sniff, or Ethereal
• Expertise in VPN technologies (SD-WAN, IPSec), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Web Proxy, Zero Trust Network Access, and authentication methods (e.g., MFA, certificate-based authentication), data encryption and authentication
• Proven experience in Web UI testing and evaluating user experience (UX) design
• Hands‑on experience testing and validating RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies, as well as software development fundamentals
• Experience configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PC/server software and hardware in a Windows and linux 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 constraints
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and reproducible problem reports, and test results
• Demonstrated skills in scripting languages, such as shell, TCL, PERL or Python are considered assets
• Demonstrated writing skills.
• Knowledge of database is considered an asset
• Knowledge of JSON API is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Kubernetes is considered an asset

Educational Requirement:

A degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field

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 $90,000 - $105,000 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.