AgileEngine

Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71662

AgileEngine Porto, Portugal

Software Development · 1,001-5,000 employees

Yesterday
Remote python Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Portugal
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About the role

You will integrate security tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA into CI/CD pipelines and tune them to reduce false positives. Additionally, you will collaborate with development teams to provide code-level remediation guidance in Python and Java.

What they look for

Python Application Security CI/CD Vulnerability management Security architecture Automation Scripting DevSecOps Java CNAPP ASPM Threat modeling SAST DAST SCA

Requirements

The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python and AppSec tooling. Candidates must also have practical knowledge of CI/CD orchestration and vulnerability scoring frameworks.

Benefits

Professional growth Mentorship TechTalks Personalized growth roadmaps Competitive compensation Education budget Fitness budget Team activity budgets Flexible schedule Remote work options

Full description

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 security controls and improve vulnerability management across CI/CD pipelines.

The mandatory requirements are 3–5 years in software engineering, Python, AppSec tooling or security architecture, CI/CD, vulnerability scoring frameworks, and upper-intermediate English. DevSecOps/AppSec experience, Java, CNAPP/ASPM tools, and threat modeling are a plus.

MUST HAVES

- 3–5 years of commercial experience in software engineering.

- 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.

- AppSec tooling expertise or security architecture.

- 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

- Experience in DevSecOps/AppSec.

- 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Pipeline Integration: Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline.

- Security Data Triage: Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts.

- Baseline Automation: Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns.

- Code-Level Remediation: Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python.

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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