
Python Engineer (AppSec) ID70123
AgileEngine · Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Software & SaaS
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Boca Raton, Florida
Strong hiring record · median 19 days open
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- Missing from the employer's own board on the last 45 checks
- The same description appears on 17 of this employer's postings
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 application security controls and integrate secure coding practices into software development and cloud workflows.
MUST HAVES
- 3+ years of experience combining software engineering experience, security implementation and/or architecture experience.
- Strong coding and architectural proficiency in Python (for security automation and scripting).
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar tools for cloud security posture management and threat detection.
- Implementation experience with deploy-time checks against Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Terraform.
- Implementation experience with runtime checks through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
- Fully autonomous execution capability, requiring no daily supervision to map out and build automated security runbooks.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Deep, hands-on expertise deploying and tuning modern application security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and integrating them into complex CI/CD orchestration ecosystems.
- Experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or automated coding assistants to streamline vulnerability triaging or secure code generation.
- Advanced application threat modeling experience.
- Ability to confidently read, review and secure enterprise source Java code.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
AppSec Engineering & Automation
Engineer and deploy AI-enabled secure code scanning capabilities and "Golden Images" to drive secure-from-the-start adoption.
Technical Modernization
Automate the development of secure coding patterns and integrate them with traditional and Agentic SDLC workflows.
Security Tooling Integration
Architect the integration of continuous security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into enterprise CI/CD pipelines, tuning them to eliminate noise.
Cloud & Runtime Security
Implement runtime security checks via CSPM to maintain continuous cloud visibility and threat posture management.
Developer Experience (DevEx)
Act as a senior technical SME, reading and reviewing complex application code (Java/Python) to provide software engineers with highly specific, code-level remediation guidance.
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.
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