Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71665
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 Tech Lead Application Security Engineer to serve as the regional delivery anchor for a follow-the-sun program, leading a cross-functional pod across ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning. You will facilitate clean shift hand-offs with peer leads across timezones, own regional technical escalations, perform secure code reviews, and drive 24-hour delivery velocity in a highly regulated enterprise environment. The role requires 8+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years in technical leadership. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Lead a localized, cross-functional pod of engineers and data scientists, ensuring continuous feature momentum across the 24-hour cycle; - Facilitate seamless shift hand-offs with peer SDMs in other timezones to maintain 24/7 delivery velocity; - Oversee the technical delivery of core workstreams, including Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning; - Act as the primary escalation point for regional technical challenges, performing secure code reviews and guiding infrastructure architecture. MUST HAVES - 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience; - At least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role; - Deep expertise in Python and Java; - Deep expertise in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems; - Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments; - Complete technical ownership of system structural integrity, performance, and security; - Ability to provide creative direction and mentorship; - Upper-intermediate English level. NICE TO HAVES - Prior experience building or implementing AI-assisted developer workflows or intelligent agents. PERKS AND BENEFITS - Remote work & local connection: Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet-ups. - Legal presence in India: Full local compliance and structured work environment. - Competitive compensation in INR: Dedicated budgets for growth, education, and wellness. - Innovative projects: Work with modern technologies and global clients.