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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Fortinet Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/12657882/Senior-Software-Development-Engineer-California-Sunnyvale

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
 * Solid software development experience with Golang, Java, or Python.
 * Proven experience in developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure).
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
 * Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
 * Positive team attitude, strong communication skills, and professionalism.
 * High degree of self-motivation and ability to learn independently.

## Description

* Develop and maintain cloud-based software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
 * Build high-performance and scalable security data analytics platforms.
 * Participate in system design discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
 * Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
 * Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
 * Research emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.


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