Lead Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71666

AgileEngine

$100K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
  • 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
  • Deep expertise in Python or Java with modern DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience managing distributed engineering teams in regulated environments.
  • Ownership of system performance, security, and mentorship capabilities.
  • Upper-intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and data scientists.
  • Facilitate effective shift hand-offs for continuous delivery.
  • Oversee technical delivery of ASPM integrations and secure code scanning.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for technical challenges.
  • Perform secure code reviews and guide infrastructure architecture.

Benefits

  • Mentorship and personalized growth roadmaps for professional advancement.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with skills and contributions.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects with top-tier clients.
  • Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance with remote options.
Full Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Lead Python 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: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

- Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

- A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

- Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office - whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

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