Python Engineer (AppSec) ID70123

AgileEngine, LLC.; Coimbra; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

AgileEngine in Coimbra, Portugal, is seeking a Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and embed secure coding in software development and cloud workflows.

You will drive secure-from-the-start practices, build AI-enabled scanning capabilities, and integrate SAST/DAST/SCA into enterprise CI/CD, working with modern security tooling and Terraform/IaC patterns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering with security implementation/architecture.
• Strong Python coding for security automation.
• Hands-on with Wiz, Prisma Cloud or similar security tools.
• Experience deploying IaC/Terraform checks.
• Experience with CSPM runtime security checks.
• Autonomous execution with no daily supervision to map/build security runbooks.

Responsibilities

• AppSec Engineering & Automation: Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and Golden Images to drive secure-from-the-start adoption.
• Technical Modernization: Automate the development of secure coding patterns and integrate with SDLC workflows.
• Security Tooling Integration: Architect integration of continuous security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud & Runtime Security: Implement runtime security checks via CSPM for continuous cloud visibility and threat posture management.
• Developer Experience: Provide code-level remediation guidance to software engineers.

Skills

Python

Automation

Cloud security

Terraform

CSPM

SAST/DAST/SCA

Tools

Wiz

Prisma Cloud

Job description

Coimbra, Portugal

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 application security controls and integrate secure coding practices into software development and cloud workflows.

MUST HAVES

• - 3+ years of experience combining software engineering experience, security implementation and/or architecture experience.
• - Strong coding and architectural proficiency in Python (for security automation and scripting).
• - Hands-on experience or familiarity with Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar tools for cloud security posture management and threat detection.
• - Implementation experience with deploy-time checks against Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Terraform.
• - Implementation experience with runtime checks through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
• - Fully autonomous execution capability, requiring no daily supervision to map out and build automated security runbooks.

NICE TO HAVES

• - Deep, hands‑on expertise deploying and tuning modern application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and integrating them into complex CI/CD orchestration ecosystems.
• - Experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or automated coding assistants to streamline vulnerability triaging or secure code generation.
• - Advanced application threat modeling experience.
• - Ability to confidently read, review and secure enterprise source Java code.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• - AppSec Engineering & Automation: Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption.
• - Technical Modernization: Automate the development of secure coding patterns and integrate them with traditional and Agentic SDLC workflows.
• - Security Tooling Integration: Architect the integration of continuous security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into enterprise CI/CD pipelines, tuning them to eliminate noise.
• - Cloud & Runtime Security: Implement runtime security checks via CSPM to maintain continuous cloud visibility and threat posture management.
• - Developer Experience (DevEx): Act as a senior technical SME, reading and reviewing complex application code (Java/Python) to provide software engineers with highly specific, code-level remediation guidance.

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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Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.