Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71662

AgileEngine, LLC.; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive USD-based compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime – remote and office options

Job summary

AgileEngine is seeking a Python Application Security Engineer to automate security controls and improve vulnerability management across CI/CD pipelines. You will implement SAST/DAST/SCA gates and collaborate with development teams to embed secure coding practices.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of commercial software engineering experience, strong Python scripting ability, and hands-on work with CI/CD tooling and vulnerability scoring frameworks. Remote-friendly, with hybrid options in Portugal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Tune security scanning tools to reduce false positives and improve alert accuracy.
• Develop automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.
• Provide code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python with product teams.

Skills

Software engineering experience (3-5 y

Python automation

CI/CD tooling

Vulnerability scoring frameworks

AppSec tooling / security architecture

Independent work

Tools

AppSec tooling

SAST/DAST/SCA

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.

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

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