Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71662

AgileEngine, LLC.; Metropolitana; Hybrid; COP 254,769,000 - 382,153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive pay (USD)

Exciting projects

Flextime & remote

Job summary

AgileEngine is seeking a Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and improve vulnerability management across CI/CD pipelines. You will integrate SAST/DAST/SCA gates and tune scanners to reduce false positives, while developing automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.

You’ll collaborate with product teams to deliver actionable remediation in Java and Python. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of software engineering experience, strong Python, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting.
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration tools and vulnerability scoring frameworks.
• AppSec tooling expertise or security architecture is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on scripting and integration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Tune security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and raise alert accuracy.
• Develop automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.
• Provide code-level remediation guidance to product teams (Java/Python).

Skills

Python

CI/CD tooling

Software engineering

Independent work

Vulnerability frameworks

Tools

AppSec tooling

Security architecture

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 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.