Software Development Engineer (Backend)

Role Overview: As a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) at our company, you will be responsible for taking ownership of complex projects and designing high-performance, scalable systems. Your role will involve ensuring that the solutions developed are robust and efficient. You will be expected to drive projects from concept to deployment, delivering high-quality, production-ready code in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Develop high quality, secure, and scalable enterprise-grade backend components based on technical requirements specifications and design artefacts within expected time and budget - Have a good understanding of using technology and making decisions based on justified study - Triage, debug, and ensure timely resolution of software defects - Participate in functional spec, design, and code reviews - Follow standard practices to develop and maintain application code - Take an active role in reducing technical debt in various codebases Qualifications Required: - Expertise in Python programming and frameworks (Flask/FastAPI) - Experience in building REST API-based microservices - Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience of RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), message brokers, caching and queueing systems - Experience with NoSQL databases preferred - Research & Development capabilities for exploring new topics and use cases - Hands-on experience of AWS services such as EC2, SQS, Fargate, Lambda, S3, etc. - Docker knowledge for containerization of applications - Cybersecurity knowledge is a plus - Strong technical background with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies Additional Company Details: At Fortinet, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. Our company offers a competitive Total Rewards package to support overall health and financial well-being, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work environment. Join us for a challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding career journey, where you can bring solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers worldwide.,