Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead) ID71666

AgileEngine•Downey, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 the system’s 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

Responsibilities

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