Staff Front-End Developer (Angular)

Fortinet, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP with company match

Paid time off

Equity program

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Staff Front-End Developer in Canada to lead Angular-based UI architecture for our cloud portal.

You will collaborate across design, backend, and product teams to deliver secure, responsive interfaces for production use. With 6+ years in front-end development, you will mentor peers, drive performance and accessibility, and shape UI standards while contributing to the roadmap and technical direction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of front-end development experience with a strong focus on Angular.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, RxJS, SCSS, and component-based architecture.
• Proven ability to build responsive, mobile-friendly web applications using modern CSS and layout techniques.
• In-depth understanding of JavaScript design and architectural patterns.
• Experience with CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
• Solid experience integrating with REST APIs, gRPC, WebSocket, GraphQL and understanding server-side concerns.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Proficient with performance optimization, scalability, and front-end security best practices (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
• Skilled in building and maintaining complex Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• Familiar with testing and debugging tools such as Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Chrome DevTools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Angular-based front-end architecture.
• Leverage and contribute to existing UI standards, design systems, and internal frameworks to deliver consistent and maintainable user interfaces.
• Collaborate with designers to deliver clean, responsive, and mobile-friendly user interfaces.
• Integrate with backend APIs and guide API contract design from a front-end perspective.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and help grow front-end engineering excellence.
• Drive performance, security, and accessibility improvements across the front-end stack.
• Collaborate on product and engineering strategy, contributing to roadmap planning and technical direction.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

RxJS

JavaScript

SPA

REST APIs

WebSocket

GraphQL

CSS

Tools

Jasmine

Karma

Cypress

Chrome DevTools

SASS/LESS

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. We're seeking a Staff Front-End Developer with deep Angular expertise and strong leadership capabilities to drive the architecture, scalability, and evolution of our cloud portal. This is a high-impact role collaborating across design, backend, and product teams to deliver secure, responsive, and scalable UI for production use.

As a Staff Front-End Developer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Angular-based front-end architecture.
• Leverage and contribute to existing UI standards, design systems, and internal frameworks to deliver consistent and maintainable user interfaces.
• Collaborate with designers to deliver clean, responsive, and mobile-friendly user interfaces.
• Integrate with backend APIs and guide API contract design from a front-end perspective.
• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and help grow front-end engineering excellence.
• Drive performance, security, and accessibility improvements across the front-end stack.
• Collaborate on product and engineering strategy, contributing to roadmap planning and technical direction.

We are looking for:

• 6+ years of front-end development experience with a strong focus on Angular.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, RxJS, SCSS, and component-based architecture.
• Proven ability to build responsive, mobile-friendly web applications using modern CSS and layout techniques.
• In-depth understanding of JavaScript design and architectural patterns.
• Experience with CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
• Solid experience integrating with REST APIs, gRPC, WebSocket, GraphQL and understanding server-side concerns.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Proficient with performance optimization, scalability, and front-end security best practices (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
• Skilled in building and maintaining complex Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• Familiar with testing and debugging tools such as Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Chrome DevTools.

Good to have:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms that manage enterprise networking and security hardware, including firewalls, wireless, switches, and extender devices.
• Experience in backend development using Java.

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:

• Help shape the future of cloud-based network security management solutions.
• Work on a modern tech stack with meaningful technical ownership.
• Collaborate with a top-tier, multidisciplinary team across UX, product, and engineering.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

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 $140,000 - $160,000 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.