Full-Stack Developer (Go, Node & Kubernetes)

Fortinet • Ottawa, ON

60d

About The Position

We are seeking a Full-Stack Developer to help build our next-generation web
portal. You will work across a diverse modern stack, using Node.js for rapid API
development and Golang for performance-critical backend services. This role is
ideal for a developer who is comfortable with TypeScript and React on the
frontend and is eager to learn how to deploy and secure high-scale communication
systems in Kubernetes.

Requirements

• JavaScript Ecosystem: Strong fundamentals in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Backend Fundamentals: Basic proficiency in Golang; understanding of structs, interfaces, and how to write clean, concurrent code.
• Frontend Skills: Experience building web applications with React.
• Database Basics: Familiarity with SQL (PostgreSQL) and an interest in distributed caching with Redis.
• Infrastructure Interest: Exposure to Linux, Git, and containerization; curiosity about Kubernetes and VoIP protocols (SIP/RTP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Express.js or similar Node.js frameworks.
• Experience involving real-time networking and/or cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid Backend Development: Assist in building and maintaining server-side logic using both Node.js(for application-level APIs) and Golang (for concurrent networking and VoIP services).
• Frontend UI Construction: Use Reactand TypeScriptto build responsive, type-safe user interfaces.
• Data Persistence & Caching: Work with PostgreSQL for relational data modeling and Redis for fast session management and real-time state.
• Cloud Operations: Learn to package applications in Docker and assist with deployments using Kubernetesand Helmcharts.
• Security Implementation: Help enforce Zero Trust principles by integrating OAuth2/OIDC authentication flows across the web stack.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed