Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71666
Digital nomads. Work from anywhereCompany: AgileEngine
*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*;
* *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 the system’s 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: *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.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote