Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71666

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 (ASPM) 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;
• At least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role;
• Deep expertise in Python and Java;
• Deep expertise in 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 the system’s 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.