Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71662

AgileEngine, LLC.; Porto Alegre; Hybrid; BRL 453,000 - 655,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation (USD-based)

Exciting projects

Flextime and hybrid options

Job summary

AgileEngine, LLC. in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is seeking a Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and improve vulnerability management across CI/CD pipelines.

You will write scripts to integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA into CI/CD and collaborate with developers to reduce security risks. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of software engineering experience, strong Python skills for automation, and hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tools and vulnerability scoring

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python for automation and scripting.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD orchestration tools and vulnerability scoring frameworks.
• AppSec tooling expertise or security architecture experience.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision on complex scripting and integration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Integration: integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Security Data Triage: tune and configure scanning tools to reduce false positives and improve alert quality.
• Baseline Automation: help code and deploy automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.
• Code-Level Remediation: work with product teams to provide actionable remediation guidance in Java and Python.

Skills

Python

CI/CD tools

Automation scripting

AppSec tooling

Security architecture

Independent work

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

Wiz

Job description

Porto Alegre, Brazil | Posted on 10/13/2026

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 Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and improve vulnerability management across CI/CD pipelines.

MUST HAVES

• 3–5 years of commercial experience in software engineering.
• Solid coding proficiency in Python for automation and scripting.
• Working knowledge of modern CI/CD orchestration tools and practical experience interacting with vulnerability scoring frameworks.
• AppSec tooling expertise or security architecture.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision on day-to-day execution, reliably completing complex scripting and integration tasks.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience in DevSecOps/AppSec.
• Ability to comfortably read and navigate Java source code.
• Hands-on experience with specific CNAPP or ASPM platforms (e.g., Wiz).
• Basic understanding of application threat modeling.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Pipeline Integration: Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Security Data Triage: Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts.
• Baseline Automation: Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.
• Code-Level Remediation: Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python.

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.