Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71664

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Tech Lead Application Security Engineer to serve as the regional delivery anchor for a follow-the-sun program, leading a cross-functional pod across ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning. You will facilitate clean shift hand-offs with peer leads across timezones, own regional technical escalations, perform secure code reviews, and drive 24-hour delivery velocity in a highly regulated enterprise environment. The role requires 8+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years in technical leadership.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead a localized, cross-functional pod of engineers and data scientists, ensuring continuous feature momentum across the 24-hour cycle;
- Facilitate seamless shift hand-offs with peer SDMs in other timezones to maintain 24/7 delivery velocity;
- Oversee the technical delivery of core workstreams, including Application Security Posture Management integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning;
- Act as the primary escalation point for regional technical challenges, performing secure code reviews and guiding infrastructure architecture.

MUST HAVES
- 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience;
- 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role;
- Deep expertise in Python and Java;
- Deep expertise in modern DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems;
- Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments;
- Complete technical ownership of system structural integrity, performance, and security;
- Ability to provide creative direction and mentorship;
- Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES
- Prior experience building or implementing AI-assisted developer workflows or intelligent agents.

PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.