Summary
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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.