Staff Frontend Software Engineer

Fortinet — United States · Posted ~8 hours ago

Lead Full-time No Visa

Skills

frontend development Angular React legacy application migration micro-frontend architecture RxJS state management MobX Redux software architecture CI/CD mentoring TypeScript JavaScript Webpack Vite micro-frontends

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Lead frontend engineering for a complex enterprise web application. You will define modernization strategies, migrate legacy frameworks to current Angular and React technologies, establish micro-frontend architecture, build scalable state management, improve delivery pipelines, and mentor other engineers.

Highlights

Technical leadership role with ownership of frontend architecture, modernization of legacy applications, engineering standards, CI/CD improvements, and mentoring.

Description

Job Description We are seeking a Staff Frontend Engineer to join our FortiWeb team, responsible for developing and maintaining the web-based management interface of our industry-leading Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution. This role requires expertise in modern Angular/React development combined with experience migrating legacy enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the migration strategy from legacy frameworks to modern Angular 21+ and React 18+Design and implement micro-frontend architecture for multiple sub-applicationsBuild scalable, observable state management solutions using RxJS and MobX/ReduxEstablish frontend best practices and architectural patterns for the engineering teamCollaborate with backend teams to define API contracts and integration patternsWork with UX/UI teams to implement enterprise design systemsPartner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and build performanceMentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience5+ years of professional frontend development experience3+ years of hands-on experience with Angular (v14+) / React and TypeScriptProven track record of leading large-scale application modernization projects Technical Skills Category Required Technologies Frameworks Angular 14+, AngularJS 1.x, React 18 Language TypeScript 5+, JavaScript ES2022+ State Management RxJS 7+, Observables, MobX/Redux Styling SCSS, CSS Variables, Design Systems Build Tools Webpack, Vite, Angular CLI Testing Jasmine, Karma, Jest Tools Git, pnpm/Yarn, ESLint, Prettier Core Competencies Hybrid Architecture Expertise: Experience with legacy and modern framework coexistenceProven ability to migrate legacy applications without service disruption Micro-frontend Architecture: Hands-on experience with micro-frontend frameworksUnderstanding of application isolation, state sharing, and routing coordination Enterprise Application Patterns: Permission-based routing and role-based access control (RBAC)HTTP interceptor chains for cross-cutting concernsMulti-tenant architectures Security & Performance: CSRF/XSS prevention implementationBundle splitting and lazy loading strategiesMemory optimization for large-scale applications Preferred Qualifications Domain Knowledge Web Application Firewall (WAF) or cybersecurity product experienceNetwork security infrastructure management interfacesToB/Enterprise admin interface design patterns Additional Technical Skills Enterprise design systems (Material UI, etc.)Data visualization libraries (D3.js)CI/CD pipeline configurationContainer orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) Leadership Open source contributionsTechnical blog posts or conference speaking experience Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$183,000. 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. About Us Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com. Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.