R&D Team Leader (Big Data & Backend)

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic R&D Team Leader with Backend and Big Data orientation to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As a n R&D Team Leader , you will:

Lead & Develop : Manage a team of senior backend engineers focused on performance, Big Data, and complex infrastructure. Mentor team members and recruit new talent.

Own the Architecture : Oversee design, development, and maintenance of our Big Data infrastructure. Conduct design and code reviews while maintaining a ~30% hands-on technical role.

Drive Innovation : Research and integrate cutting-edge technologies into our stack. Stay current with industry trends and best practices. Research and introduce new technologies to the existing stack.

Enable Success : Lead cross-functional collaboration, remove blockers, and ensure seamless integration across the organization. Lead collaboration and integration with other teams and groups across our organization, removing blockers and getting things done.

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

10+ years software development experience with focus on backend, scalable web applications, performance, and databases.

4+ years as a Team Leader or technical manager.

6+ years professional experience in Java / Go (both is a major plus) or equivalent general-purpose languages (e.g., C#, Kotlin, Scala, Rust).

4+ years with Big Data technologies: Spark/Elasticsearch/Kafka Streams, or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, BigTable) databases—data modeling, optimization, and scaling. Elasticsearch expertise is a plus.

Proven experience identifying and resolving production performance bottlenecks in high-traffic systems.

Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and building performance-heavy applications at scale. On-Premise experience is a plus.

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being . Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

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