Application Security Engineer

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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 Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and integrate application and cloud security checks into software development workflows.

The mandatory requirements are 3+ years in software engineering and security, Python, Wiz or similar CSPM tools, IaC/Terraform deploy-time checks, runtime security checks, and independent execution; upper-intermediate English is required. SAST/DAST/SCA, AI security, threat modeling, and Java are a plus.

Must haves

• 3+ years of experience combining software engineering experience, security implementation and/or architecture experience;

• Strong coding and architectural proficiency in Python (for security automation and scripting);

• Hands-on experience or familiarity with Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar tools for cloud security posture management and threat detection;

• Implementation experience with deploy-time checks against Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Terraform;

• Implementation experience with runtime checks through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM);

• Fully autonomous execution capability, requiring no daily supervision to map out and build automated security runbooks;

• Upper-intermediate English level;

Nice to haves

• Deep, hands-on expertise deploying and tuning modern application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and integrating them into complex CI/CD orchestration ecosystems;

• Experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or automated coding assistants to streamline vulnerability triaging or secure code generation;

• Advanced application threat modeling experience;

• Ability to confidently read, review, and secure enterprise source Java code;

What you will do

• AppSec Engineering & Automation: Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption;

• Technical Modernization: Automate the development of secure coding patterns and integrate them with traditional and Agentic SDLC workflows;

• Security Tooling Integration: Architect the integration of continuous security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into enterprise CI/CD pipelines, tuning them to eliminate noise;

• Cloud & Runtime Security: Implement runtime security checks via CSPM to maintain continuous cloud visibility and threat posture management;

• Developer Experience (DevEx): Act as a senior technical SME, reading and reviewing complex application code (Java/Python) to provide software engineers with highly specific, code-level remediation guidance;

Perks and benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps;

• Competitive compensation: We match your skills and contributions with USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities;

• A selection of exciting projects: Work with Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands using modern solutions;

• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options for work-life balance;

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Asynchronous stage – An automated, self-paced track that helps us move faster and give you quicker feedback:

• Short online form to confirm basic requirements

• 30–60 minute skills assessment

• 5-minute introduction video

Synchronous stage – Live interviews

• Technical interview with our engineering team (scheduled at your convenience)

• Final interview with your future teammates

If it’s a match—you’ll get an offer!