Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71666

AgileEngine

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
  • Deep expertise in Python and Java.
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems.
  • Experience managing distributed engineering teams in regulated environments.
  • Complete technical ownership of system integrity, performance, and security.
  • Ability to mentor and provide creative direction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and data scientists across time zones.
  • Facilitate shift hand-offs with peer leads to maintain continuous delivery.
  • Oversee integration of Application Security Posture Management and AI-driven code scanning.
  • Act as primary point for regional technical escalations and secure code reviews.
  • Drive quality and speed of core workstreams in a highly regulated setting.

Benefits

  • Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps for professional development.
  • USD-based compensation with budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
  • Opportunity to work on modern solutions with Fortune 500 and leading product companies.
  • Flexible schedule with options for remote work and on-site availability.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

- 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;

- 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 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.

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