Lead AppSec Engineer 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 6+ 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 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

- You must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time;

- 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role;

- Deep expertise in Python or Java , alongside modern DevSecOps , Cloud Security , and CI/CD ecosystems;

- Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments (Finance, Healthcare, Defense);

- Complete technical ownership of the system’s structural integrity, performance, and security, with the 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.