Lead Application Security Engineer ID71665

AgileEngine; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 8,612,000 - 14,354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation (USD)

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

AgileEngine is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to anchor regional delivery for a follow-the-sun DevSecOps program, guiding a cross-functional pod in ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC security scanning across timezones.

The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong Python depth and technical leadership acumen, plus upper-intermediate English. Flexibility for remote and on-site collaboration is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience with leadership or engineering management.
• Deep expertise in Python.
• Experience with modern DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems.
• Technical ownership of system integrity, performance, and security.
• Ability to provide direction and mentorship.
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a localized, cross-functional pod of engineers and data scientists with 24/7 feature momentum.
• Coordinate shift hand-offs with peer leads across time zones to maintain velocity.
• Oversee delivery of ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning.
• Act as primary escalation point for regional challenges and perform secure code reviews.

Skills

Python

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud Security

Engineering leadership

Upper-intermediate English

Job description

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 youre looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, wed love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Technical Lead to serve as the regional delivery anchor for a follow-the-sun DevSecOps program, leading a cross-functional pod across ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning. You will facilitate shift hand-offs with peer leads across timezones, own regional technical escalations, perform secure code reviews, and drive 24-hour delivery velocity in a regulated enterprise environment. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong Python depth and technical leadership acumen.

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 strong technical leadership or engineering management acumen;
• Deep expertise in Python;
• Experience with modern DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems;
• 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;
• Experience with Java;
• Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments.

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.

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