Application Security Engineer

Middle Application Security Engineer

Agile Engine 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. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

We are looking for a Middle Application Security Engineer to execute hands-on Dev Sec Ops  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 App Sec 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 Dev Sec Ops /App Sec;
• 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, Tech Talks, 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.