Python Engineer (AppSec) ID70123
AgileEngine Silao de la Victoria, Guanajuato, Mexico
Software Development · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The engineer will automate security controls and integrate application and cloud security checks into software development workflows. They will also act as a technical SME to provide code-level remediation guidance and maintain continuous cloud visibility.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in software engineering and security, with strong proficiency in Python and cloud security tools. Experience with IaC, deploy-time checks, and an upper-intermediate level of English are mandatory.
Benefits
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 integrate application and cloud security checks into software development workflows.
The mandatory requirements are 3+ years in software engineering and security, Python, Wiz or similar CSPM tools, IaC/Terraform deploy-time checks, runtime security checks, and independent execution; upper-intermediate English is required. SAST/DAST/SCA, AI security, threat modeling, and Java are a plus.
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.
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