Staff Software Dev QA Specialist

Fortinet; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 196,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company seeks a Staff QA to ensure the quality and security of their data protection products. Responsibilities include automation testing using Python and validating security features. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in QA with strong knowledge of testing frameworks. This full-time position offers a salary range of $140k-$160k annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Equity program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA engineering, software testing, or test automation.
• Familiar with data security solutions like CASB, DLP, or SOAR.
• Understanding of REST APIs and authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML).

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Design and implement automated test scripts using Python.
• Drive initiatives for test coverage improvement and automation efficiency.

Skills

Test automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG)

Python

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Experience testing SaaS platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related

Job description

Overview

Fortinet is seeking a Staff QA to join our FortiData team. As part of the Data Security QA group, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of FortiData, Fortinet’s enterprise data protection and compliance product. You will work closely with developers, product managers to design comprehensive test case, automate functional, and integration testing, and validate data loss prevention, data classification, and compliance detection capabilities across various file systems and SaaS application.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure product quality
• Design and implement automated test scripts using Python
• Test cloud security features, including SaaS applications data protection, compliance enforcement, and threat detection
• Validate API functionalities and cloud-based system integrations
• Identify, document, and track software defects, working closely with development teams for resolution
• Conduct scalability, reliability, and security testing
• Participate in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) testing
• Collaborate across development, and product teams to align testing efforts with business priorities
• Drive initiatives for test coverage improvement and automation efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Eight or more years of experience in QA engineering, software testing, or test automation
• Strong experience in test automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, JUnit, TestNG, or similar)
• Proficiency in Python for test automation development
• Familiarity with data security solutions, preferably CASB, DLP, or SOAR products
• Experience testing SaaS platforms and cloud-native applications
• Understanding of REST APIs, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a commitment to software quality
• Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple teams or projects
• Strong communication skills

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.

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.