Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71665
Job Description
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 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
- 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;
- 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
- Remote work & local connection : Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet-ups.
- Legal presence in India : Full local compliance and structured work environment.
- Competitive compensation in INR : Dedicated budgets for growth, education, and wellness.
- Innovative projects : Work with modern technologies and global clients.
