Cyber Threat Engineer - P3

Fortinet, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Software Developer to work full-time in Pune, Maharashtra. The successful candidate will focus on software development using Python and microservices. Primary qualifications include 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, strong debugging skills on Linux, and knowledge in database management. Applicants should have the ability to tackle challenging tasks and a keen interest to learn new technologies. The role will not support remote work, emphasizing on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Python.
• Hands-on implementation experience with multithreaded systems.
• Proficient in debugging on Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Software development using microservices with Python.
• Participation in the design of features and evaluating their impact.
• Being open to taking technically challenging tasks.

Skills

Python web frameworks (fast API, flask)

Shell scripting on Linux

Software design

Multithreaded systems

Debugging on Linux

Relational and non-relational databases

NoSQL (MongoDB, OpenSearch)

Data structures and algorithms

Versioning tools (Git)

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Networking fundamentals

Security technologies

Job description

Candidate must be self-learner and should be able to work independently with minimal assistance and available online resources and should be flexible to learn new technologies and languages. This position requires working from the office full-time; remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Software development using microservices with the Python programming language and web frameworks like fast API, flask, etc.
• Participation in the design of features, evaluating impact of features on different system modules.
• Being open to taking up technically challenging tasks without being sandboxed into any one technical domain. Strong ability and willingness to explore, learn and deliver.

We Are Looking for

• Exposure to the Python web frameworks like fast API, flask.
• 5 to 7 years relevant experience in Python.
• Shell scripting programming experience on Linux.
• Hands‑on implementation experience with multithreaded systems.
• Strong debugging skills on Linux.
• Proven skills in designing software modules to meet feature requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases and non‑relational databases.
• Proficient hands‑on of NoSQL – MongoDB, OpenSearch.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Good team player who can collaborate with the team.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and experience in handling applications on AWS.
• Strong computer and networking fundamentals.
• In‑depth knowledge of various security technologies.

Great to have

• Linux development environment and OS level debugging experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Exposure to Angular framework.
• Knowledge of cyber threats, malware, APTs, exploits etc.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment & penetration testing is a plus.
• Certification of CEH, OSCP, and other cybersecurity is a plus but not necessary.

Desired Soft Skills

• Must be interested to learn new technologies and skills.
• Candidates must be self‑starters, quick learners, detail‑oriented and should feel comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to prepare and present research findings both written and orally.