Principal Front-End Web Developer at Fortinet Sunnyvale, CA

Fairweather, LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Fortinet in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a self-motivated front-end web engineer with significant JS/HTML/CSS experience to maintain and enhance the FortiSwitch web GUI. You will review your own work, fix bugs, and propose new features while learning Python and C for integration with the rest of the system.

The role emphasizes i18n and accessibility, with a strong focus on TypeScript rules, SCSS syntax, and clean coding practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of front-end web development experience.
• Fluency with Typescript and SCSS.
• Fluency in HTML, CSS, and Javascript (ES6).
• Proficient with AJAX and Promise methodologies.
• Familiar with Vue or React component-based frameworks.
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly.
• Education in algorithmic complexity (language-agnostic).
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and documentation skills.
• Ability to interface with remote workers.

Responsibilities

• Locate, fix, and verify bugs in the FortiSwitchOS web GUI code.
• Brainstorm, propose, and implement new GUI features.
• Investigate bugs with cross-codebase implications (C in parts).
• Interface with team members to diagnose GUI issues.
• Write and maintain i18n- and accessibility-compliant HTML, JS and CSS.
• Draft functional specs and discuss with QA, product and engineers.
• Proactively restructure GUI code for maintainability.
• Assess and improve performance of frontend and middleware.
• Collaborate with remote workers across time zones.

Skills

Typescript

SCSS

JavaScript (ES6)

HTML/CSS

AJAX

Promises

Vue.js

React.js

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

We're seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented web front-end engineer with significant JS/HTML/CSS experience to help maintain and enhance the web-based GUI for the FortiSwitch network switch. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of reviewing their own work thoroughly to check for issues and mistakes, and somebody who is proactive in locating and fixing existing bugs as well as proposing new features and ways to streamline the internal design of the system. The candidate will be expected to learn some Python and C coding (if not already proficient) for integration with the rest of the system; candidates with existing Python, C, and/or Cython experience are especially well-qualified in this regard.

Job Responsibilities

• Locate, fix, and verify bugs in the FortiSwitchOS web-based GUI code.

• Brainstorm, propose, and implement new features for the GUI.

• Investigate bugs that may have associations or origins in other parts of the codebase (which is predominantly C code).

• Interface with other FortiSwitch team members to gain information or help diagnose and fix bugs that manifest in the GUI.

• Write and maintain significant amounts of i18n- and a11y- compliant HTML, JS and CSS, with careful attention to TypeScript rules, SCSS syntax, and general coding practices already reflected in the codebase.

• Compose functional specifications for new features and interface with QA, management, product, and/or other engineers to discuss and refine these specifications.

• Propose and proactively implement changes to the structure of the GUI codebase in order to improve maintainability and simplify the code structure and size.

• Assess and improve performance of the GUI system including both middleware/backend portions and frontend aspects and implement streamlined alternatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in front-end web development

• Familiarity or fluency with Typescript and SCSS.

• Fluency in HTML, CSS, and Javascript (ES6).

• Proficient in the use of AJAX and Promise methodologies.

• Familiar with front-end component-based frameworks such as Vue or React.

• Ability to learn new languages and technologies/frameworks quickly.

• Education in algorithmic complexity (independent of a particular language).

• Self-motivated with strong problem solving, diagnostic, and documentation skills.

• Ability to interface seamlessly with remote workers.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related area.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $148,000-$180,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the 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 890,000+ customers around the globe.