Application Security Engineer

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.