Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71662

AgileEngine, LLC.; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation (USD-based)

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

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

You will integrate SAST/DAST/SCA gates, tune scanners to minimize false positives, and work with product teams to guide code-level remediation in Python and Java.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Integration: Write and maintain scripts to integrate security gates in CI/CD.
• Security Data Triage: Tune security scanners to reduce false positives and raise confidence.
• Baseline Automation: Develop automated hardened baselines and secure patterns.
• Code-Level Remediation: Provide actionable remediation guidance in Java and Python.

Skills

Python scripting

CI/CD tooling

Vulnerability scoring frameworks

AppSec tooling

Automation

Tools

CI/CD orchestration tools

Wiz CNAPP

SAST/DAST/SCA tools

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.