The Role
Execute hands-on application security and DevSecOps work by integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA security gates into CI/CD pipelines. Develop Python automation scripts, tune vulnerability scanning tools, deploy hardened baselines, and provide code-level remediation guidance to Java and Python development teams. The role also involves vulnerability management, secure coding patterns, and collaboration with product development teams.
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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 Middle Application Security Engineer to execute hands-on DevSecOps work across CI/CD pipeline security integration, vulnerability management tooling, and automated hardened baseline deployment within a large-scale financial services security program. You will write Python scripts to integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA gates into CI/CD pipelines, tune scanning tools to reduce false positives, and provide code-level remediation guidance to Java and Python development teams. The role requires 3–5 years of combined software engineering and AppSec experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline;
- Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts;
- Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns;
- Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python.
MUST HAVES
- 3–5 years of commercial experience blending software engineering and DevSecOps/AppSec;
- 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;
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision on day-to-day execution, reliably completing complex scripting and integration tasks;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- 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.
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
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of commercial experience combining software engineering and DevSecOps or application security
- Solid proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
- Working knowledge of modern CI/CD orchestration tools
- Practical experience interacting with vulnerability scoring frameworks
- Ability to complete complex scripting and integration tasks with minimal supervision
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency
- Ability to read and navigate Java source code
- Hands-on experience with CNAPP or ASPM platforms such as Wiz
- Basic understanding of application threat modeling
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The Company
What We Do
AgileEngine is a privately held company established in 2010 that builds dedicated teams of designers and developers. We turn good ideas into awesome software that people actually want to use. Some of the biggest names and the hottest startups around the world chose us to build their tech.
