Staff Software QA Engineer

Fortinet; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Fortinet is looking for a skilled tester in Santa Clara, California, to research product features and develop automated test scripts. This role demands over 8 years of experience in testing, a strong understanding of testing methodologies, and proficiency in Python and Robot Framework. The position offers a competitive salary range of $121,000-$148,000, along with benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, promoting work-life balance and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in automation development/testing.
• Strong understanding of test case design and documentation.
• Experience developing functional test scripts using Robot Framework.

Responsibilities

• Research and review new product features with the development team.
• Write and run test cases for product development.
• Identify and document product issues in the bug tracking system.
• Collaborate with developers to debug customer issues.

Skills

Test processes and methodologies

Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, BGP, SDWAN

Linux/Unix systems

Python development

Robot Framework

RESTful API, Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker

Communication and teamwork

Adaptability

Curiosity about new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Advanced degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Research, discuss, and review new product features with the development team.
• Design, write, and manually run test cases for each product development stage.
• Identify, report, and document product issues in the bug tracking system.
• Debug and reproduce customer issues in collaboration with the development team.
• Collaborate closely with developers to analyze, debug, and resolve issues.
• Create documentation and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Develop test tools for product function testing and debugging.
• Develop automated scripts to enhance development efficiency.
• Monitor and report all product development risks.
• Contribute to the development of work assistance systems to improve team efficiency.
• Provide guidance on work processes, task assignments, and work methods.
• Work with international team members to test, research, and support product releases.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for automation development/testing experience.
• Strong understanding of test processes and methodologies, including test case design, failure scenario documentation, and problem isolation.
• Good knowledge in Firewall, IPSec, SSL, IdP, BGP, SDWAN, and TCP/IP networking.
• Proficient in using Linux/Unix systems for daily work.
• 3 or more years of experience in development using Python.
• Experience using Robot Framework to develop functional test scripts.
• Understanding of various test tools and concepts, such as RESTful API, Selenium, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, etc.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly with international team members.
• Strong learning ability, adaptability, and curiosity about new technologies and methods.
• Candidates with knowledge of Python and Robot Framework are preferred.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $121,000-$148,000. 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 labor 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 time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.