Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71665

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 Tech Lead Application Security Engineer to serve as the regional delivery anchor for a follow-the-sun program, leading a cross-functional pod across ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning. You will facilitate clean shift hand-offs with peer leads across timezones, own regional technical escalations, perform secure code reviews, and drive 24-hour delivery velocity in a highly regulated enterprise environment. The role requires 8+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years in technical leadership.

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 at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role;

- Deep expertise in Python or Java , alongside modern DevSecOps , Cloud Security , and CI/CD ecosystems;

- Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments;

- Complete technical ownership of the system’s structural integrity, performance, and security, with the 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.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Remote work & local connection : Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet-ups.

- Legal presence in India : Full local compliance and structured work environment.

- Competitive compensation in INR : Dedicated budgets for growth, education, and wellness.

- Innovative projects : Work with modern technologies and global clients.