About this role
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 security into software development and cloud workflows.
MUST HAVES
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3+ years of experience combining software engineering experience, security implementation and/or architecture experience.
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Strong coding and architectural proficiency in Python (for security automation and scripting).
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Hands-on experience or familiarity with Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar tools for cloud security posture management and threat detection.
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Implementation experience with deploy-time checks against Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Terraform.
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Implementation experience with runtime checks through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
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Fully autonomous execution capability, requiring no daily supervision to map out and build automated security runbooks.
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Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
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Deep, hands-on expertise deploying and tuning modern application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and integrating them into complex CI/CD orchestration ecosystems.
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Experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or automated coding assistants to streamline vulnerability triaging or secure code generation.
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Advanced application threat modeling experience.
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Ability to confidently read, review, and secure enterprise source Java code.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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Pipeline Integration: Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.
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Security Data Triage: Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts.
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Baseline Automation: Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.
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Code-Level Remediation: Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
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Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
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Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
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Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
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Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.